7:15PM UPDATE: Forward progression of the fire has been stopped but air resources and firefighters will continue suppression and structure protection efforts into the evening with the use of portable water tanks, hose lays, sprinklers and pumps to prevent additional structures from being impacted by the fire.
There is now a Temporary Flight Restriction in place over the Piledriver Slough Fire area. To view the current TFR in the area please visit https://tfr.faa.gov/tfr2/list.html.
This will be the final update for Wednesday evening, June 28, unless fire activity increases.
5:40PM UPDATE: Firefighters and air resources were able to stop the progression of the Piledriver Slough Fire. The fire was caused by a structure fire that spread to the wildland. There are traffic delays at mile 334 of the Richardson Highway as as crews, equipment and aviation resources are still present and working. Hazardous material was involved that produced noxious smoke. On the ground firefighters are waiting for this smoke to clear before engaging safely with the fire.
Firefighting aviation resources continue to work on suppression operations from the air. Please remember that areas with wildfires must be a No Drone Zone so that the helicopters, air tankers and aerial supervisors are able to coordinate an effective initial attack without an incursion into their airspace. If you fly, we can’t.
3:53PM UPDATE: Resources from Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, Salcha Fire and Rescue, Eielson Air Force Base, and Golden Valley Electric Association are responding to a fire in Salcha that started near mile 334 of the Richardson Highway. The fire is currently estimated to be 2-3 acres in size and burning in black and white spruce. The fire is threatening structures and power lines. Helicopters from Fairbanks and Delta are on scene and aiding with bucket drop operations.
This post will be updated as more information becomes available.
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