Copper Center, AK: There was very little fire growth on the Steamboat Creek Fire on Friday. The estimated acreage is now 19,600 acres. Burning conditions are unfavorable for growth due to the continued forecast for rain. Smoke was observed on… Read More ›
Month: July 2016
McHugh Fire: Crew Effort Boosts Containment as Weather Shifts
ANCHORAGE – The McHugh Fire is now estimated at 815 acres. Better mapping of the fire has resulted in a decrease of 27 acres. There has been no growth on the fire since Wednesday and, with the forecast calling for… Read More ›
Tok River Fire gets more rain; now 75 percent contained
July 23, 11:30 a.m. – The Tok River Fire near Tok received another half inch of rain on Friday and is now 75 percent contained, according to the Alaska Division of Forestry. There are still 137 personnel mopping up the… Read More ›
Mid Salcha Fire now 90 percent contained
July 23, 11:25 a.m. – Containment on the Mid Salcha Fire increased on Friday while the estimated number of acres burned decreased. Due to better mapping, the burned acreage total for the wildfire near the Salcha River south of Fairbanks… Read More ›
McHugh Fire community meeting
ANCHORAGE – The Alaska Interagency Incident Management Team held a community meeting Friday evening, July 22, 2016, at South Anchorage High School to update residents on the status of firefighting efforts on the McHugh Fire. At the time of the meeting, the… Read More ›
McHugh Fire PM Update 7-22-2016
ANCHORAGE – The Alaska Interagency Incident Management Team is holding a community meeting at 7 p.m. this evening at South Anchorage High School to update residents on the status of firefighting efforts on the McHugh Fire. Fire managers and agency… Read More ›
Southwest Alaska fire update for July 22
Here is a brief summary of wildfire activity in the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge in Southwest Alaska: #381 Kagalurpak Lake (13 acres) – Declared out on 7/19/16 #419 Eenayarak River (1/2 acre) – Declared out on 7/20/16 #423 Three… Read More ›
McHugh Fire Traffic Advisory
Motorists driving through the fire area are urged to use EXTREME CAUTION. For the safety of our firefighters as well as Department of Transportation and public safety personnel, please be advised: The Speed Limit is reduced to 35 MPH through… Read More ›
Rain over the Steamboat Creek Fire Helped with Fire Activity
Steamboat Creek Fire received some precipitation yesterday which reduced fire activity but a slight change in size at 19,328 acres. As the weather front moved in, winds shifted and smoke was impacting areas in the nearby region. Fire managers plan… Read More ›
McHugh Fire A.M. Update 7-22-16
ANCHORAGE – Rain, cooler temperatures and firefighting efforts have helped to keep the McHugh Fire in check. Firefighters will take advantage of those favorable conditions today to continue containing the fire on the ground and from the air. The fire… Read More ›
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