Below is a brief summary of agencies providing information and services to assist people affected by the #McKinleyFire. Matanuska Electric Association. Members needing to be reconnected can call 907-761-9300 or visit http://www.mea.coop Team Rubicon can provide assistance with debris removal… Read More ›
Month: August 2019
McKinley Fire Morning Update: 08-29-19
Update – Thursday, August 29, 2019 @ 9:00 a.m. Norm McDonald, Incident Commander Fire Information: 907-313-9826 Acreage: 3,316 Containment: 71% Personnel: 571 Start Date: 8/17/2019 Despite unusually warm and dry conditions, firefighters continue making progress containing and securing the McKinley Fire. Most of… Read More ›
Live – McKinley Fire 11pm Wednesday Aug 28 2019 Evening Update for Willow, Caswell, Talkeetna Alaska with Containment 71%
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: tinyurl.com/McKinleyFireYoutube Live – McKinley Fire 11pm evening update from the incident command post in Willow, Alaska. Containment increased to 71% today with the same safety concerns for firefighters and the public: driving speeds, ash pits… Read More ›
Swan Lake Fire – Sterling Community Mtg. 8/30/19
Friday, August 30th at the Sterling Community Center – 6:00 pm Printable versions of the flier are available by clicking here: These meetings will be the best place to receive information regarding the fire, road conditions, Ready.Set.Go Levels, and any… Read More ›
Swan Lake Fire – Aug. 28 – 5:00 Brief Update
This afternoon, winds shifted from the east towards the west, which has socked in Cooper Landing with smoke. Due to this heavy smoke, fire managers are currently unable to fly aircraft. Firefighters on the ground continue to take action to… Read More ›
Live – McKinley Fire Video: Fire Crews Meet With Therapy Dogs Before Shift As Containment Continues to Increase
Live – McKinley Fire Camp “Break it Down” with the National Crisis Response Canines giving fire fighters a chance to get loved before heading to the fireline. Meet the amazing women and their therapy dogs who serve Alaskans. Subscribe to… Read More ›
Drought conditions leaving southwest Alaska fires resistant to control
The Bristol Bay area is experiencing severe drought conditions this summer. National Weather Service data shows King Salmon is more than 3 inches below their normal precipitation for June, July and August. Firefighters working on fires in the area are… Read More ›
August 28, 2019 1:00 p.m. Swan Lake Operational Update
Crews have been working to complete a bulldozer line on the northern edge of Cooper Land. On the east side of the fire area, the smoke is starting to clear but use of aircraft has been limited because of the… Read More ›
Swan Lake Fire – 8/28/19 Daily Update
The efficient flow of traffic along the Sterling Highway corridor is very important to residents and visitors of the Kenai Peninsula. Long delays along the highway remain likely. Travel on the highway is not advised, and the status of the… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 