June 16, 2014, 7:30 p.m.
(Fairbanks, AK) – The Division of Forestry is responding to a new wildland fire that began late Monday afternoon just south of 4 Mile Chena Hot Springs Road in a critical fire management area. The Steel Creek Fire is burning in black spruce and at first size-up was seven acres in size. Initial attack firefighters were quickly reinforced with smoke jumpers from Fort Wainwright and air support from three air tankers and two helicopters. Two CL-215 water scooping tankers, a retardant tanker based in Fairbanks, and two helicopters are helping with the response. A second retardant tanker based in Palmer is on its way to join the firefighting effort. The White Mountain crew is already on site, and the Tanana Chiefs and Fairbanks #2 20-person crews will be joining the firefighting effort this evening.
Categories: Active Wildland Fire
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 