Stetson Creek Fire Acres: 212 Containment: 80% Today’s objectives: All crews are on the fire today for mop-up, rehabilitation of the line and removing surplus equipment. On Sunday, June 28, the Chugach National Forest will assume management of the fire…. Read More ›
Month: June 2015
Aggie Creek Fire update, June 27
Contact Fire Information: 907-347-2637 – Hours: 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/ Date of Detection: June 22, 2015 at 2:54 PM Current Size: 15,323 acres (size may increase or decrease with more accurate mapping) Location: 30 miles North West of… Read More ›
Stetson Creek and Juneau Lake fires: Evening Update, June 26, 2015
Stetson Creek Fire Acres: 212 Containment: 80% Today’s objectives: Crews are mopping up, inventorying hose and working with the Chugach National Forest to determine what will remain on site after management of the fire is turned back to the Forest… Read More ›
Galena Zone fires update, June 26
Contact: Public Information Officer: Bob MacGregor Phone: 907-656-6796 What: Galena Zone Fires Cause: Lightning Location: A series of fires on both sides of the Yukon River within the Galena Fire Management Zone and the western end of the Tanana Zone. … Read More ›
Yukon Flats wildland fire roundup Friday, June 26
Noon update: #622 Marten Creek: 0.5 acres. Lightning, discovered on 6/24-25 miles northwest of Fort Yukon Thursday: No new update. Wednesday: The fire was reported by aircraft and has been placed into monitor status. #608 Rainbow: 12,500 acres. Lightning, discovered… Read More ›
Tanana Area fires update, June 26
Facts at a Glance Size: Spicer Creek ~ 24,000 acres;Tozitna ~33,500 acres Moose Point ~5,900 acres Kochrine ~1,600 acres; Hay Slough ~ 24,000 acres Bering Creek ~20,300 acres Harper Bend ~4,300 acres; Blind River ~19,000 acres Date Started: 06/19/2015 Percent… Read More ›
Baker Fire update, June 26
Baker Fire Update Friday, June 26, 2015—2:00pm The Baker Fire is estimated to be at 1,800 acres. This is based off infrared-satellite imagery. Fire managers are waiting for smoke conditions to improve so that the fire perimeter can be mapped…. Read More ›
Aggie Creek Fire update, June 26
Contact Fire Information: 907-347-2637 – Hours: 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/ Date of Detection: June 22, 2015 at 2:54 PM Current Size: 15,323 acres (size may increase or decrease with more accurate mapping) Location: 30 miles North West of… Read More ›
Rex Complex update, June 26
Fire at a Glance Size: Total 18,165 acres Fish Creek Fire: 7,489 acres Kobe Fire: 10,676 acres Containment: 5% Assigned personnel: 426 Aircraft: 1 Heavy-lift helicopters 3 Medium-lift helicopters Location: Kobe: 6 miles SW of Anderson Fish Cr: 5 mi…. Read More ›
Card Street Fire update, June 26
Fire Status Acres Burned: 8,876 Cause: Human – Under Investigation Structures Destroyed: 11 Evacuations: None Closures: West end of Skilak Loop Road Containment: 40% Resources Crews: 12 Engines: 5 Dozers: 1 Water Tenders: 2 Helicopters: 2 Total personnel: approx. 357… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 