Plumes could be seen from Fairbanks on Friday and Saturday afternoon from two new fires located on military lands, 15 miles north of the McDonald Fire. At 9 a.m. on Saturday, the Clear (#204) Fire was 300 acres with an active perimeter and continuous fuel ahead of the fire with high potential to spread. The Meridian (#205) Fire was estimated at one acre, with a 30% active perimeter. These fires are burning in proximity to military impact areas and are monitored but unstaffed due to potential for unexploded ordnance.
Categories: Active Wildland Fire, BLM Alaska Fire Service
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 