The Deshka Landing Fire did not show significant growth overnight and remains estimated at 2,217 acres. Firefighters continue to build containment lines and hose lays working direct on the fire’s edge along the eastern side of the fire closest to… Read More ›
Month: August 2019
Smokejumpers, villagers work to keep Levelock Fire at bay
11:40 a.m. Aug. 20, 2019 Eight Alaska smokejumpers, aided by heavy equipment and villagers, were able to secure two sections of the Levelock Fire that crossed the dozer line and encroached into the village late Monday night. As of this… Read More ›
Live – 10am August 21, 2019, McKinley Fire OPerations with Brandon Peterson
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 for the fire area from Mileposts 82 to 91… Read More ›
North Fork and Caribou Lake fires on Kenai Peninsula showed little growth overnight
Two fires burning on the southern Kenai Peninsula are receiving a strong response. The Zigzag Hotshot crew from Oregon is reporting this morning to the North Fork Fire (#751) burning six miles northwest of Homer. The hotshots will join the… Read More ›
Swan Lake Fire Update – August 20, 2019
One lane of Sterling Highway to reopen at 10:00 am this morning. Pilot cars will be escorting traffic in alternating directions with flaggers at either end of the affected area between MP53 and MP75. Alaska State Troopers will be patrolling the… Read More ›
Swan Lake Fire – One lane of Sterling Highway to reopen at 10:00 am
One lane of the Sterling Highway will be reopened at 10:00 am this morning. Pilot cars will be escorting traffic in alternating directions with flaggers at either end of the affected area between MP53 and MP75. Alaska State Troopers will… Read More ›
Live – 10:30 PM Monday Aug 19th McKinley Fire Operational Update with Fire Perimeter, Crew Placement and Fire Behavior with Questions and Special Guest Tom Kurth
If you prefer following the video updates on YouTube, follow the Official McKinley Fire Information YouTube Channel. Calmer winds Monday helped slow the spread of the McKinley Fire (#738) as firefighters continued their efforts to protect buildings and infrastructure. An… Read More ›
Swan Lake Fire – Delays Along Sterling Highway Continue
Both lanes of traffic between Adkins Road (MP77) and the intersection of Resurrection Pass Trail at the Sterling Highway (MP53) remain halted. Fire activity and the related smoke impacts are expected to continue for some time. This situation could last… Read More ›
Winds moderate on the McKinley Fire
Calmer winds Monday helped slow the spread of the McKinley Fire (#738) as firefighters continued their efforts to protect buildings and infrastructure. An evacuation order for the area along the Parks Highway from Mileposts 82 to 91 remains in effect…. Read More ›
Lighter winds, air support aid firefighters battling Deshka Landing Fire
Calmer weather and aerial support helped firefighters gain ground in taming the Deshka Landing Fire (#736) on Monday, according to the Alaska Division of Forestry. The fire, estimated at 2,217 acres as of Monday afternoon, did not show significant growth… Read More ›
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