April 1 was the official start of Alaska’s wildland fire season, a period of time when the state see’s hundreds of wildfires which usually add to about 1 million acres burned per year over the last 20 years.
Have a news tip or story idea? Submit it online or call Alaska's News Source! ANCHORAGE , Alaska - April 1 was the official start of Alaska’s wildland fire season, a period of time when the state see’s hundreds of wildfires which usually add to aboutover the last 20 years. Fire season in Alaska is April 1 through Aug. 31, which is designated by state law.
Although it’s early in the season with snow on the ground, burn permits are required by state law for burning larger than a campfire. “Adhering to the tips and just guidelines and burn permits really helps protect you from not causing a devastating wildland fire and it helps protect your communities and it helps us as the state to focus on those wildland fires we cant prevent, the lightning caused starts,” she said.
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