Smokejumpers continued working Sunday to protect structures and Alaska Native allotments from the Ninetyeight Fire (#218), which is burning north of the Salcha River.
Over the past few days, firefighter have set up hoses, sprinklers, and pumps around cabins near Mile 34 and between Miles 37-38. They’ve also implemented protective measures around allotments in the area.
In addition to their work on the Ninetyeight Fire, a small contingent of smokejumpers spent part of the day Sunday fully containing the McCoy Creek Fire (#312).The fire started Saturday night between Mile 25 and Mile 26 on the south side of the river. It is now in monitor status.
Smokejumpers also assessed a structure about a mile south of the Marshall Mountain Fire (#193) to determine what protective measures could be put in place should the fire threaten the structure. The structure is located within the footprint of the 2022 Yukon Creek Fire.
The area where the Ninetyeight Fire is located is expected to receive wetting rain starting Monday morning. The rain could continue off and on through Wednesday, according to the forecast.
A Type 3 incident management team is expected to assume command of the fire Wednesday.
A Level 2 (SET) Evacuation remains in effect for the Middle Salcha River Miles 33-52. Fairbanks North Star Borough decided to issue the Level 2 alert Friday night due to the proximity of structures to the Ninetyeight Fire. If there is a drastic change in current and expected fire direction, residents and visitors need to be prepared to evacuate.
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