Current Fire Conditions

---

Burn permits are required statewide April 1 - August 31. McCarthy and Kennicott fall under the Copper River Area — get your permit or check current restrictions through the Alaska Division of Forestry.

Track active fires, red flag warnings, and burn suspensions across Alaska through the Alaska Interagency Coordination Center, the statewide hub for wildfire activity and response.

Check current conditions and the extended forecast for McCarthy from the National Weather Service before you burn, hike, or head out on a call.

Clear a bare-ground area around your burn, keep water and tools on hand, never leave a fire unattended, and make sure it's fully out before you walk away. Full guidelines and FAQs from Alaska DOF below.

Kennicott/McCarthy is a certified Firewise Community, recognized by the Alaska Division of Forestry for reducing wildfire risk around our homes. Learn how to make your own property more fire-resistant.

Ready.gov's wildfire guide covers evacuation planning, defensible space, and what to pack in a go-bag — good reading for every household in our service area.

This is the direct emergency line for reporting a structure or wildland fire in the McCarthy/Kennicott area and reaching KMVFD dispatch.

In an emergency, always call 911 first. To report a wildfire anywhere in Alaska, you can also call the Division of Forestry's statewide fire reporting line, staffed year-round.

Have questions about a burn permit or current fire danger conditions in the Copper River Area? Call the Division of Forestry's burn permit hotline directly.

For a medical emergency in the McCarthy/Kennicott area, call our local EMS line to reach responders directly. Always call 911 first if you can.

For non-fire emergencies and law enforcement in the McCarthy/Kennicott area, contact the Alaska State Troopers Glennallen Post, which covers the Copper Valley region.

For fires near the Chitina/Copper River confluence, including dipnetting and fishing areas. Call this number directly to reach Chief Josh Boone.

For fires along the bulk of the McCarthy Road corridor, from Mile 12 to Mile 52. Call this number to reach Strelna VFD directly.