The 100 Mile Creek Fire located in the Donnelly Training Area near Delta Junction began on May 13. The fire was in monitor status.
Last night at 10:06 p.m., Delta Area Forestry reported visible smoke from the fire area. Aerial tankers responded. Moderate fire activity was observed from the air. The fire is burning in tundra, black spruce, and hardwood mix and backed up against the two- track road where hose lay is in place. The tankers worked the fire dropping two loads of water each on the fire.
The fire is now 140 acres; an increase of 25 acres. Additional resources will be assigned.
Categories: Active Wildland Fire
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 