The Bear Creek Fire (#237) is burning 2.5 miles west of mile 262 Parks Highway. The Fire is in a full suppression area, is currently estimated at 30 acres and actively burning in continuous black spruce. Dog teams, multiple cabins and structures are within 3 miles of the fire.
Water scoopers and air tankers have been ordered, and Anderson E-2 is on scene working to suppress the fire.
As fire activity increases across the Interior, resources are prioritized and shared amongst numerous emerging incidents.
This will be the last update on this fire tonight.
Categories: Active Wildland Fire, AK Fire Info, Alaska DNR - Division of Forestry (DOF)
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 