Temperatures dropped and relative humidity rose on Tuesday, resulting in a quieter day on the Swan Lake Fire. The hot, dry air that had been parked over the Kenai Peninsula was replaced by marine air moving in from the southwest…. Read More ›
Month: July 2019
Tanana Zone Update: Firefighters Continue Work on Existing Fires and Brace for Forecasted Lightning
After days of hot and dry conditions throughout the Tanana Zone, firefighters are preparing for the likelihood of new fire starts with the dry lightning that is forecasted today. Significant fire activity occurred throughout the Zone on Tuesday including the… Read More ›
Upper Yukon Fire Zone Activity Hampered by Smoke
Widespread smoke challenged firefighters yesterday by limiting their use of aircraft and making fuels less conducive to burnout operations. Fires are still growing in size, but at a slower rate than that seen over the past few days. Firefighting resources… Read More ›
Live Update: “Breaking it Down” – Shovel Creek Fire Wednesday, July 10th 2019 Update
If you prefer to watch on YouTube click here: Subscribe to the Shovel Creek Fire Videos Channel For Insider Aerial and Fireline Videos – Channel https://bit.ly/2L4Qc7M Update – Wednesdsy, July 10th @ 8:00 amRob Allen, Incident Commander Size: 18,558 acres … Read More ›
Hess Creek Fire Update 7/10/19
Current Situation: Yesterday smoke receded to a level on the #HessCreekFire where fire personnel could fly the perimeter of the fire. During the flight, fire officials obtained a more accurate acreage and observed fire behavior, which allowed them to tailor… Read More ›
Shovel Creek Fire: Aerial View of Strategic Firing Operation North Along Dozer Line
Watch videos and fire footage at the Shovel Creek Fire YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2L4Qc7M Sit in the front seat of the aerial firefighting supervisor and see first hand the fire effects off of the dozer line north of Perfect Perch. Yesterday fire… Read More ›
Shovel Creek Fire 8am Update:Five-day Firing Operation Completed to Create Containment Lines and Evacuation Levels Decreased
Watch videos and fire footage at the Shovel Creek Fire YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2L4Qc7M Firefighters have completed a five-day firing operation to create containment lines from Murphy Dome to the Perfect Perch area and north along the dozer line in the Murphy… Read More ›
Smoke Outlook for 7/10-7/11: Many places cleaning out today – except for Tanana Valley
Heavy smoke impacts in Kenai Peninsula, Yukon and Tanana Valleys including Fairbanks and southern Kenai areas, according to air quality advisors working at the Alaska Interagency Coordination Center. Fire Central/Eastern Interior: Ridgetop winds will be from the west today. Heavy… Read More ›
Shovel Creek Fire: Fire Crews Complete Burn Operation from the Dozer Line North of Perfect Perch to the Chatanika River
Fire crews were able to take advantage of favorable winds and the support of aviation assets today and this evening to continue the strategic firing operation all of the way north to the Chatanika River. The red dots on the… Read More ›
Firefighters working to contain 80-acre wildfire near Klutina River south of Glennallen
Eight smokejumpers were still trying to corral an 80-acre wildfire burning near the Klutina River south of Glennallen on Tuesday. The Klutina River Fire (#461) is located about 20 miles south of Glennallen, less than one-half mile east and south… Read More ›
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