The TFR (Temporary Flight Restriction) designation over the Deshka Landing Fire has been lifted. #deshkalandingfire
Month: September 2019
9/7/19 – 4:30 PM – Swan Lake Fire
Rain has come over the Swan Lake Fire. Firefighters are continuing to widen control lines along all edges of the fire. With the rain helping temper the flames, firefighters are getting into targeted areas to seek and destroy fire identified… Read More ›
Live – McKinley Fire Clean up with Team Rubicon, September 7, 2019
Live – #McKinleyFire Clean up with Team Rubicon, September 7, 2019 – Kale Casey is on scene with Team Rubicon Alaska Incident Commander and State Administrator Rachel Alford to “Break it Down.” The fire recovery process is long, slow and potentially dangerous work for… Read More ›
McKinley Fire Slideshow: Team Rubicon Volunteers & NCOs Clearing Debris Following Safety Checks
Team Rubicon can provide assistance with debris removal and clean up. Team Rubicon unites the skills and experiences of military veterans with first responders to rapidly deploy emergency response teams. Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) are also actively working… Read More ›
Swan Lake Fire Update – September 7, 2019 – 10:45 AM
Firefighters Train on Structure Protection Firefighters completed a successful test of the network of pumps, hoses and sprinklers for structure fire protection in Cooper Landing. Yesterday, firefighters exercised several different fire scenarios. Firefighters were challenged to consider what their actions… Read More ›
McKinley Fire Morning Update: 09-07-19
Acreage: 3,288 Containment: 95% Personnel: 425 Start Date: 8/17/2019 REMINDER: Burn permit suspensions remain in effect! No burn barrels or open burning are allowed. Details can be found at http://dnr.alaska.gov Please respect private property boundaries when gathering firewood along the Parks Highway…. Read More ›
Swan Lake Fire – 09/07/19 – Map
This is today’s map for the Swan Lake Fire. The fire remains at 163,686 acres and is 30% contained. For a printable version of the map, click here.
Deshka Landing Fire Update Saturday, September 7
Good progress is being made on the Deshka Landing Fire southwest of Willow, Alaska. Mop up activities are continuing as the remaining fire crews methodically grid the fire area, extinguishing hotspots as they are discovered. Crews on the ground are… Read More ›
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