Valdez Emergency Services Respond to Mancamp Kitchen Fire

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Valdez Emergency Services responded to a fire at the Valdez Airport Mancamp on Airport Road on Saturday evening, February 7. The fire was contained to the kitchen and dining hall building, with heavy smoke coming from all sides of the structure when crews arrived. No injuries were reported, and no other property was damaged. The facility was not in operation at the time, which helped limit exposure. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Why it matters

Mancamp facilities provide temporary housing for workers in remote areas, and fires at these types of facilities can pose significant risks to public safety. The quick response and containment of the fire prevented further damage and potential injuries.

The details

Emergency crews were dispatched at 7:31 p.m. on February 7 after receiving a call reporting a possible fire in or near the Valdez Mancamp. Law enforcement and fire crews were on scene by 7:37 p.m. The Mancamp manager and two cooks confirmed that no one was inside the building at the time. The Valdez Fire Department worked through the night to contain the blaze, but the building was a total loss.

• Emergency crews were dispatched at 7:31 p.m. on February 7.
• Law enforcement and fire crews were on scene by 7:37 p.m. on February 7.
• The fire occurred on Saturday evening, February 7, 2026.
• Airport Road was closed on Sunday, February 8, 2026, while the crews conducted the investigation.

What’s next

The Valdez Fire Department and Alaska State Fire Marshal's Office will continue their investigation to determine the cause of the fire.