NW9 Incident Management Team Incident Commander – Tyson Albrecht Lime Complex Daily Update July 16, 2022 The Lime Complex consists of two staffed fires and sixteen unstaffed fires. The total size of the combined fires is 865,620 acres, and there… Read More ›
Year: 2022
The Poorman Complex is transitioning to a Type 4 incident, tomorrow July 17
Beginning tomorrow, Sunday, July 17, at 0700, the Poorman Complex will transition to a Type 4 incident with Incident Commander Mike Seaton assuming command. As the Southern Area Gray team transitions out, we would like to thank the village of… Read More ›
Favorable weather allows consistent progress on Little Chena River Fire
Higher relative humidity and slightly cooler temperatures contributed to a favorable environment for firefighting crews on the Little Chena River Fire (#499). While some hots spots remain, crews are taking advantage of the weather and minimal fire activity to complete… Read More ›
Swift efforts by firefighters result in significant progress on new starts
Yesterday evening fire managers deployed fire resources to assist with suppression efforts on recent starts near the Rampart and Tanana areas. Smokejumpers, hotshots, air tankers, and water scoopers worked in conjunction to make considerable progress on the Elephant Fire (#561), Mission… Read More ›
Work completed on several Upper Yukon Zone fires as firefighters shift to other incidents
Most of the staffed fires across the Upper Yukon Zone have achieved their objectives and fire managers are moving firefighters and equipment to other incidents. The wet weather forecasted for the next week is expected to bring additional relief but… Read More ›
Fire activity on Dalton Highway Complex has moderated with recent weather
Management of the Dalton Highway Complex will be transferred from Type 3 Incident Management Team Idaho Team #1 to Type 2 Incident Management Team Southern California Team #14. The new team will be briefed today (Friday) and the team transfer… Read More ›
Middle Tanana Complex fire activity remains minimal; more rain in the forecast
Rains across the Middle Tanana Complex have reduced activity on the fires burning in the areas of Shaw Creek, Salcha, and Goodpaster rivers. Evacuation notices are reduced to Level 1 “Ready” for all areas in the complex, including the unincorporated… Read More ›
Suppression repair begins on the Minto Lakes Fire
DNR Camp Crew 20 (George Captain Operator, Lee Captain, Banding and Crew Boss Karl David) rolling hose used on the Minto Lakes Fire, photo by Ken Kempter USFS
Flood Warning lifted for the Tanana River, cool rainy weather ahead for the Bean Complex
Cool and dry conditions prevailed over the complex area yesterday day with passing high clouds and westerly winds prevailing. Temperatures were in the 60s to lower 70s, with relative humidity down into the upper 20s and 30s. This weather allowed… Read More ›
Clear Fire Command Transitions Tonight; Moisture Continues to Arrive Over Fire
(Clear, Alaska) – Special Notes: Today will be the last day Northwest Team 10 has command of the Clear Fire. At 6:00 p.m. command will transition to Northern Rockies Team 1. Members of both teams worked together yesterday to ensure… Read More ›