The local Type 3 Alaskan Incident Command Team is working today under the leadership of Incident Commanders Zane Brown and trainee Bryan Quimby. If you prefer, we post all videos and additional content to support our transparency campaign at our… Read More ›
Month: September 2019
McKinley Fire Daily Update September 14 2019 – 9:30am – Alaskan Incident Commander Zane Brown Assumes Command
At 7:00 am on September 14, Alaskan Type 3 Incident Commander Zane Brown and his team assumed command of the fire with the goal of being the final team to bring closure to the ongoing tasks of suppression and repair…. Read More ›
Swan Lake Fire Fact Sheet 09/14/19
Size: 163,714 acres Containment: 42% Personnel: 323 Current Status: On the southwest side of the fire crews continued to cut fire weakened trees and chip up brush along the Skilak Road. In addition, rehabilitation and repair work was started along… Read More ›
Swan Lake Fire Operational Video Update – September 14, 2019 – 10:00 AM
Swan Lake Fire Operational Briefing from the Northern Rockies Team 4 for 9/14/2019. #SwanLakeFire
Swan Lake Fire hazard mitigation video- 9/13/19 – 7:45
Swan Lake Fire Division Supervisor Lincoln Chute discusses fuel mitigation efforts underway to protect structures around Cooper Landing in the video below. Removing ladder fuels greatly reduces the risk of fire burning on the ground from rising vertically into the… Read More ›
Live – McKinley Fire Update as Zane Brown’s Type 3 Alaska Based Team Prepares to Assume Command
Live – McKinley Fire update from the command post in Willow with a behind the scenes look at the plan for what incoming Incident Commander Zane Brown has for the Type 3 local organization that will see this suppression and… Read More ›
Swan Lake Fire Operational Video Update – September 13, 2019 – 10:30 AM
Swan Lake Fire Operational Briefing from the Northern Rockies Team 4 for 9/13/2019. #SwanLakeFire
Swan Lake Fire Fact Sheet 09/13/19
Size: 163,714 acres Containment: 42% Personnel: 374 Current Status: At the beginning of the day fire crews started working in the same areas as previous days on the southwestern and southeastern sides of the fire. By mid-morning the… Read More ›
McKinley Fire Daily Update September 13 2019 – 7:30am
Extreme caution and a high level of awareness is urged for residents within the fire perimeter. Deep pockets of burning organic material called ashpits, along with fire weakened trees pose significant dangers to anyone inside the burn area. Containment: 95%… Read More ›
Swan Lake Fire Update – September 12, 2019 – 8:30 PM
#SwanLakeFire Skilak Lake Road was recently reopened from the west entrance in order to provide public access to the Lower Skilak boat launch. The remainder of the road, beyond the boat launch turnoff, remains closed to ensure public safety and… Read More ›
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