Pogo Mine Road Fire (#191)
Firefighters are engaged in structure protection around private land, power lines and the pipeline. Portable pumps and water tanks are in place to provide water for sprinkler systems and fire hoses. The fire has crossed Pogo Mine Road to the north in a few places and is burning towards a remote area. Along the southern perimeter, the fire remains north and west of Shaw Creek.
Indian Creek Fire (#251)
This fire is located near Pogo Mine and is currently in monitor status due to limited activity. If the need arises, aircraft will be sent to drop water and keep the fire in check.
Mount Hayes Fire (#299)
This fire is burning on military and state lands in the Gerstle River Arctic Test Site area. Pushed by strong winds and warm temperature, the fire jumped the Gerstle River to east. Aircraft has been utilized to help slow down the rate of spread on the spot fire. Management objectives are to keep the fire South of Gerstle Field System and Bison Trail, east of Sawmill Creek, and west of the Gerstle River.
Fire #221
This fire located south of the Richardson Highway west of Delta Creek burning on military and state lands. The primary objective is to keep the fire within Delta Creek, the Little Delta and the Tanana River. Fire managers are preparing to initiate a burnout operation ahead of the fire, if necessary.
Ponds Fire (#302)
This fire is currently south of the Richardson Highway in military land and pushing toward state lands through a previously burned area. The fire is currently being monitored.
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