7:30 PM The fire previously reported as Bruce Fire has been updated to Bruces Fire (#381). Air tankers dropped retardant to box in the fire, allowing crews to start securing the fire’s edge. A hose lay has been completed around the entirety of the perimeter. All aircraft have been released. The fire is currently 8 acres with two spot fires being reported at .6 and .7 acres. A dozer is being brought in tonight to help firefighters secure the perimeter.
This will be the last update for this fire tonight.
Photo on left is fire before crews responded. Photo on right is during response. DOF
4:17 PM Alaska Division of Forestry (DOF) and Central Emergency Services are responding to the Bruce Fire (#381). The fire is located near the Sterling Highway between MP 102 and 103, burning in timber and brush, and is approximately 10 acres. A helicopter is making bucket drops to support firefighters on the ground. A retardant tanker delivered one load of retardant. A second air tanker is responding and the fire is currently holding. No structures are immediately being threatened.
This will be updated as more information becomes available.
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