Deception Pup (#252) and Flasco (#259) fires continue to stay within control lines. Containment is now estimated at 50% for Deception Pup and 40% for Flasco. The arduous task of mop up is continuing on both fires with many locations along the line having 100 feet toward the interior completed.
The Wenatchee Valley Rappellers arrived yesterday to join ground crews. Due to the remote nature of the fires, using helicopters to deliver supplies and firefighters increases the efficiency and safety of the operations. Transport of critical supplies such as food, water, and fuel will continue both on the ground and from the air today.
The public will still see smoke in the areas as internal pockets of fuels will continue to burn, none pose a threat to the fireline.
There is a total of 91 personnel assigned to the fires.
Deception Pup (#252) – Mop-up operations continue as additional crews and supplies arrive. The fire is located 3 miles west of Central and is mapped at 120 acres.
Flasco (#259) – The local North Star type 2 hand crew will continue the mop up operations as the smokejumpers have been released back into the rotation. The fire is located south of Circle and was estimated at 7 acres.
American (#262) – Fire is burning approximately 15 miles northeast of Mount Prindle and about 20 miles north of mile 77 Steese Highway. It was estimated at 450 acres. It is burning in a limited management option area and will continue to be monitored.
Crazy (#153) – Fire is located in the West Crazy Mountains in the Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge about 46 miles north of the Steese Highway. It is estimated at 347 acres. It is burning in a limited management option area and will continue to be monitored.
Ikheejik (#184) – Fire is located about 20 miles southeast of Circle east of Birch Creek. It is estimated at 35 acres. It is burning in a limited management option area and will continue to be monitored. Contact Information: 2024.deceptionpup@firenet.gov or 907-615-6830.
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