Fire activity across the Roundabout Complex remains concentrated on the Moldy Fire (#279), which has grown to 46,527 acres. All other fires in the complex continued to hold steady yesterday, with no additional growth. Crews observed around 2,500 acres of expansion on the Moldy, a quieter day compared to earlier this week. The forecast remains dry, with no rain received yesterday and no immediate precipitation expected.
Moldy Fire (#279) – A major win yesterday was the safe relocation of the mobile repeater system that had been threatened by fire activity near Roundabout Mountain. The Alaska Fire Service Communications team successfully moved and reconnected the mobile unit, with only minimal disruptions due to their quick and skilled work. Fire crews also established line around the site to protect critical infrastructure.
Aerial support played a pivotal role in yesterday’s operations. Single engine scoopers delivered 80 drops of water on the northeast edge of the fire near Richards Slough with rapid turnarounds, helping suppress the fire’s spread in that direction.
On the ground, Zigzag Hotshots continued securing the fire’s edge between the Dagitli and Koyukuk Rivers, and along the southern edge of the Dagitli allotment. They’ll be shifting over to assist the Plumas Hotshots near Huslia tomorrow. The Plumas Hotshots remain split into two modules—one team is completing edge securing operations near Butch’s Cabin today while the other is focused on prep work on allotments and structures upriver near Huslia. That structure and allotment protection work will continue for the foreseeable future.
Evacuation Preparedness Update – The youth culture camp across the river from the fire had been in a “Ready” evacuation status (Level 1). After ongoing coordination with fire managers, the Tribal Council made the decision yesterday to end the camp two days early. The camp is now closed and is currently unoccupied.
Caribou Fire (#128), Richards Fire (#251), Billy Hawk Fire (#182), and Billy Hawk 2 Fire (#191) – No changes reported. All four fires remain in monitor status with no new activity.
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