The Nelchina Glacier Fire (#226), previously listed as the Mile Marker 128 Glenn Highway Fire, 4 miles southeast of Eureka Roadhouse, continued to show moderate growth over the past 24 hours. The fire burning in black spruce and tundra has consumed roughly 120 acres but has grown very little overnight. Today, two wildland fire engine crews from the Division of Forestry and Fire Protection and the Kenny Lake Volunteer Fire Department will be aided with the support of a type 3 water dropping helicopter from Palmer as they work to secure the fire line and increase containment. Resources will continue to take advantage of the Nelchina River and Eureka Creek drainages and the cooler temperatures this morning along the waterways to enhance and increase suppression efforts.
With the warmer temperatures forecast throughout the day, the fire will still be highly visible to the public traveling along the Glenn Highway corridor between mile markers 120-136. In addition, the public is encouraged to slow down and drive with caution near the fire area as fire crews, engines and aviation resources will be along the highway as they work to secure the active fire perimeter and provide protection to values at risk. At this point, the Nelchina Glacier Fire poses no threat to the public or residences near the fire area.
Categories: Active Wildland Fire, AK Fire Info, Alaska DNR - Division of Forestry (DOF)
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 