Alaska saw a 47,000 acreage increase in acres burned from fire activity over the past week. Since last Monday, roughly 42,000 lightning strikes were recorded across the state igniting widespread wildland fires in the Interior. Fire behavior is expected to continue to increase in the coming days as warming and drying trend persists through the next week. There are currently 133 active fires, 55 in Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection response area and 79 in BLM Alaska Fire Service response area.
HIGHLIGHTED FIRE ACTIVITY
McCoy Creek (#201) – [1,600+ acres] River mile 29, Salcha River. The Union Interagency Hotshot Crew joined White Mountain and Fairbanks 1 firefighters yesterday to work on protecting cabins along the Salcha River corridor. Firefighters continue to be assisted by a heavy aviation response as they work the fire’s edge. Smokejumpers were pulled from the fire to be ready for initial attack. Evacuation levels remain in place from the Fairbanks North Star Borough. (88 personnel)
Mosquito Creek (#290) – [5+ acres] 5 miles east of Harding Lake. Aerial resources, 8 smokejumpers and the Yukon Crew worked on securing the heel on both flanks of the fire. There was a small amount of growth on the fire yesterday due to outflow winds caused by thunderstorms. Resources were able to keep the growth minimal. Bucket work was done with the Black Hawk helicopter. (25 personnel)
Anderson Complex (#899) – [6,600+ acres] Anderson-Clear area. Fire activity increased across the fires of the complex due to warmer and drier weather. Resources are making good progress securing structures. Evacuation levels remain in place from the Denali Borough. (166 personnel)
Elliott Group – [52+ acres] North of Old Murphy Dome Road, Fairbanks. Fire activity increased on Our Creek Fire (#271) yesterday, and resources worked on the slop overs that have now been contained. Firefighters were able to lay hose around the west, east, and south of the Sargent Creek Fire (#255) and will continue work on the north side of the fire. DOF personnel and crews continued laying hose and securing the edge of the Olnes Pond Fire (#250). (83 personnel)
Pogo Mine Road (#191) – [15,000 acres] 9 miles down Pogo Road. There was minimal growth on fire yesterday. Tanana Chiefs Crew and DOF personnel continue working to protect Pogo Mine Road, the Pogo Gold Mine, Quartz Lake, and timber. Responders found an old logging road that they were able to push out with a dozer and to protect timber sales in the area. (25 personnel)
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