The Kechumstuk Creek Fire (#192) is located approximately 15 miles west of Chicken and was initially reported on June 18 by a passing aircraft. The lightning-caused fire has grown to an estimated 4,201 acres, burning in black spruce and tundra with an active perimeter.
The 10-person Tanana Chiefs Bravo Squad has completed 90% of structure protection for the Kechumstuk Village Native allotments located just south of the fire.
Additional firefighting resources have been ordered.
Categories: Active Wildland Fire, AK Fire Info, Alaska DNR - Division of Forestry (DOF)
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 