Use of personal fireworks suspended in Alaska
7/1/2022 12:29:08 AM
CATEGORIES:
Fire
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Tourism & Recreation
AFFECTED AREAS:
Denali Borough, AK
Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK
Fairbanks, AK
Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK
Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK
Delta Junction, AK
Tok, AK
Start Date: 6/30/2022
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The Alaska State Fire Marshal’s Office suspended the use of personal fireworks across a large part of the state on June 30, a move that was supported by the Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection. The suspension covers the Kenai Peninsula Borough, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Denali Borough, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Copper River Basin Area and the areas of Delta Junction, Tok and the upper Tanana Valley and will remain in effect until further notice. Fireworks displays planned by municipalities or local jurisdictions are allowed with the proper permits.
As of June 30, there were 159 wildfires burning in Alaska, 19 of which are staffed, according to the Alaska Interagency Coordination Center.
Anchorage Daily News (Alaska), June 30, 2022
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