The Deshka Landing Fire near Willow has not grown significantly in the last 48 hours and no structures or private land have been involved. The fire size remains estimated at 2,217 acres and the fire is 10 percent contained as… Read More ›
Month: August 2019
Swan Lake Fire Update – August 22, 2019
A community meeting will be held at the Sterling Community Center on Thursday at 6:00 pm. On Wednesday, dozers and handcrews completed a containment line from the Sterling Highway south to Skilak Lake to limit the fire’s spread to the… Read More ›
Live – McKinley Fire Breaking News 10% Containment, 273 personnel
#McKinleyFire Breaking News: 10% Containment, 273 personnel and a decrease in overall acreage to 3,752 due to more sophisticated mapping. Firefighters continue direct attack as more crews continue to arrive. The Parks Highway remains open, but motorists are warned to… Read More ›
Sterling Highway Open Again
Although the highway has reopened again, motorists should expect delays between MP75 and MP53, and be prepared for sudden closures due to both smoke and firefighting activities. Travelers are reminded that smoke may settle along the highway, particularly in the… Read More ›
Firefighters and helicopters working along the Sterling Highway
Swan Lake Fire update (8/21/19 – 5 pm): Engines and crews are working on both sides of the highway (between MP75 and MP53) currently. The firefighters on the ground are being supported by helicopters doing bucket drops next to the… Read More ›
Wildlife Troopers ask hunters to avoid active wildfire perimeters
As firefighters work on blazes, hunters are urged to adjust plans if necessary Alaska’s unusually volatile and prolonged wildfire season this year has extended into hunting season, creating challenges for firefighting crews and hunters alike. Of particular concern are popular… Read More ›
Travel along Sterling Highway is delayed
Both lanes of traffic on Sterling Highway between MP79 and MP53 are currently closed due to fire suppression activity. The closure is expected to last for several hours on Wednesday afternoon; possibly into the early evening. When travel along… Read More ›
More firefighters on the way to help with Levelock Fire
More firefighters are on the way to help efforts on the fire burning along the edge of Levelock in the Bristol Bay area. Type 2 emergency firefighter crews from Hooper Bay and Chevak are scheduled to arrive in Levelock today… Read More ›
Sterling Highway is open
Pilot cars may be used to escort traffic in alternating directions with flaggers at either end of the affected area between MP53 and MP75. Alaska State Troopers will be patrolling the area and monitoring traffic. Motorists are advised to proceed… Read More ›
McKinley Fire August 21 Update with Video Update by Operations Chief Branden Petersen
Structure assessment and protection continue on the McKinley Fire Firefighters on the McKinley Fire are continuing efforts today to assess and protect structures on the approximate 4,349 acre fire burning between Willow and Talkeetna. An evacuation order remains in effect… Read More ›
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