Month: August 2019
8.29.19 – 4:00 pm – Swan Lake Fire Operations Update
8.29.19 – 4:00 pm – Swan Lake Fire Although the photo here is from several days ago, heavy smoke continues to impact air operations on the fire. Currently, helicopters are unable to fly on the eastern flank of the fire… Read More ›
Fires remain active in southwest Alaska as dry conditions persist
Prolonged dry periods have resulted in drought conditions that are continuing to make wildfires in the Bristol Bay region extremely resistant to extinguishment. A change from dry weather is forecast for this weekend with the first wave of showers expected… Read More ›
Live – McKinley Fire Morning “Break it Down” From the Fire Camp at Ladasa.
Containment is 71% and we ask that you be aware that the ash pits can continue to enlarge over time. Despite unusually warm and dry conditions, firefighters continue making progress containing and securing the McKinley Fire. Most of their efforts… Read More ›
Swan Lake Fire – Area Closures
Anchorage, AK—August 28, 2019—Due to concern for public health and safety related to the Swan Lake wildfire activity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Forest Service have issued emergency area closure orders for portions of the Kenai National… Read More ›
McKinley Fire Video – Heavy Equipment Working on Roadways; August 29
The McKinley Fire is using heavy equipment to aid the firefighters in mitigating hazard trees and clear easements along the road of downed trees and debris. Operators are using tracked harvesters and excavators as well as water trucks to spray… Read More ›
Deshka Landing Fire Update August 29, 2019
Successful outcomes of suppression tactics on the Deshka Landing Fire have brought containment of the fire to 75 percent. A small amount of fireline construction is necessary on two significant spot fires near the south end of the fire, but… Read More ›
Swan Lake Fire – August 29 Update
Cooper Landing: An additional strike team of four engines and one hotshot crew is working from 10:00 am to midnight around Cooper Landing to bolsterresources through the more active afternoon and evening hours. They join the other firefighters to continue… Read More ›
Smoke Outlook for 8/29 – 8/30 Alaska South
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality Advisory in effect through Friday afternoon for the Susitna Valley, Kenai Peninsula and Copper River Valley. FireSouthcentral Alaska is being impacted by the smoke from wildfires in the surrounding… Read More ›
Caribou Lake Fire Update – August 29, 2019
On Wednesday, crews made significant progress and completed large sections of containment line on the east, south, and west portions of the Caribou Lake Fire. All of the containment lines were tested by gusty winds on Wednesday, but there was… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 