Smokejumpers responding to a new fire reported Sunday evening outside of Ekwok were diverted to another new fire about 7 miles northwest of King Salmon. Rain showers and thunderstorms with light and variable winds were reported in the area as… Read More ›
Month: August 2019
Extreme conditions extend Alaska wildfire season to September 30
With several wildfires burning in Southcentral Alaska and high fire danger persisting due to continued warm, dry conditions, Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Corri Feige announced today that Alaska’s statutory wildfire season will be extended from August 31 to September… Read More ›
Swan Lake Fire – Aug. 26
Travel Delays Remain Likely Along Sterling Highway The status of the Sterling Highway is subject to change at any time. Closure information is available at 511.alaska.gov, kpoem.com, and on Facebook at KPB Alerts. A travel plan for these delays is… Read More ›
Smoke Outlook for 8/26 – 8/27
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality Advisory in effect through Monday afternoon for the Susitna Valley, Kenai Peninsula, and includes the Copper River Valley. Southcentral Alaska is being impacted by the smoke from multiple wildfires… Read More ›
Another successful day on the Deshka Landing Fire
CURRENT SITUATION: Sunday was a productive day on the Deshka Landing Fire. The excavators that were brought in this week to build line through a very difficult and dangerous area on the southern end of the fire have completed their… Read More ›
McKinley Fire Morning Update: 08-26-19
Acreage: 3,332 Containment: 46% Personnel: 449 Start Date: 8/17/2019 In the past two days, containment has increased from 11 percent to 46 percent. A community meeting will be held at the Willow Elementary School Tuesday, August 27 at 6:30 p.m. Fire managers and… Read More ›
Caribou Lake Fire Update – August 26, 2019
On Sunday, crews continued to hold and improve existing control lines on the Caribou Lake Fire. Additional firefighters and supplies were transported to the fire by helicopter. An increase in cloud cover and relative humidity helped to reduce fire behavior… Read More ›
Live – Many Hazards Remain (Ash Pits, Falling Trees, Flare Ups, Downed Lines) as Containment Jumps to 46% for the McKinley Fire
To watch all the McKinley Fire video footage, subscribe to our YouTube Channel:https://tinyurl.com/McKinleyFireYoutube Live – Breaking News McKinley Fire: many hazards remain (ash pits, falling trees, flare ups, downed lines) as containment jumps to 46%. The acreage remains 3,332 acres… Read More ›
Swan Lake Fire Map – Aug. 26
For a high quality, printable version of the map, click here. The fire is currently 150,264 acres.
Live – McKinley Fire 11pm Sunday August 25th Operational Evening Update Addressing Your Questions and Concerns
To watch all the McKinley Fire video footage, subscribe to our YouTube Channel:https://tinyurl.com/McKinleyFireYoutube The effect of the south winds this evening were that numerous trees fell in the burn area. Crews maintained their situational awareness and kept a safe distance… Read More ›
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