Delta Area Fire Update
Thursday, July 16, 2015
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Fire Information:
Overview
The Alaska Division of Forestry and The Alaska Fire Service are managing numerous fires around the Delta Junction area. Fire updates will be produced and disseminated as fire activity warrants. Please contact Celeste Prescott at the number above for any additional information on Delta area fires.
Blair, AFS
The lightning-caused Blair Fire has grown to over 43,000 acres. On Monday the fire exhibited active and extreme fire behavior and grew significantly on the north and northeast edges. In addition, the fire was active and moving on the east and south flanks. Tuesday brought wetting rains over the entire fire area but smokes were still visible that evening. Numerous smokes were seen when the fire was flown again on the morning of July 16. With the return of dryer weather an increase in fire activity is expected. The structures located at the 5-mile Clear Creek community, approximately 3 miles away, have complete structure protection in place. The Unaweep Wildland Fire Module remains in place to provide structure protection. Fire activity and smoke may be visible at times on the Alaska and Richardson highways from east of Delta to Fairbanks.
Healy Lake, DOF
The Healy Lake Fire was started on June 16 by lightning. The fire was last mapped at 11,473 acres. A local Type 3 team is in place to manage the Michigan Creek and Healy Lake Fires. After received a considerable amount of rain on Tuesday, smokes were spotted when it was flown the following day. The Delta Power Squad, a local special operations group, was busy extinguishing hotspots on a portion of active fire perimeter on July 15.
Michigan Creek, DOF
The Michigan Creek Fire started on June 17, approximately 38 miles northeast of Delta Junction. The fire is 9,937 acres with a spot fire to the south mapped at 562 acres. There were no smokes showing on the fire when it was flown the evening of July 15. Primary concerns are the cultural and historic sites to the southwest. Division of Forestry personnel will continue aerial monitoring of the fire.
La Grande, AFS
The La Grande Fire had only one heat showing via infrared camera when it was last flown and has since received a considerable amount of rain. The hose lays and pumps that are in place for structure protection will be removed over the next couple shifts.
Other Area Fires
The Division of Forestry and Alaska Fire Service are monitoring numerous other fires in the area. Fire personnel fly these fires when the weather and aircraft availability permits.
Smoke Concerns
Smoke may continue to impact portions of central and eastern Alaska. Expect areas of smoke along the Alaska and Richardson Highway from the Canada border to Fairbanks. Drive with your headlights on when traveling through areas affected by smoke. For air quality advisories visit, http://dec.alaska.gov/Applications/Air/airtoolsweb/Advisories.
Statewide Fire Info
For information about fires statewide visit http://www.akfireinfo.com or call the Alaska Interagency Information Center at 907-356-5511.
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