Eight smokejumpers assigned to the Gisasa Fire (#432) are in the final stages of mop up, working to identify and put out any remaining heat that could potentially threaten the containment line. The fire is 80 percent contained, and firefighters have hose around the perimeter.
No growth in acreage has been reported. Once the fire is contained and controlled, it will be monitored. The smokejumpers will be demobilized to prepare for another assignment. The Gisasa Fire was started by lightning. It is north of the Gisasa River about two miles from the confluence with the Koyukuk River.
Four smokejumpers from the Gisasa Fire have been reassigned to the Wheeler Fire (#412) to provide structure protection. The Wheeler Fire was started by lightning on July 7. It is burning about 27 miles north of Huslia and is estimated at 22,355 acres.
Twelve smokejumpers who were assigned to the Salmon Fire (#423) – which is in monitor status – have been reassigned to the Onion Fire (#433). The Wyoming Type 3 Incident Management Team assumed command of the fire today, however, it has not yet been added to the Goldrun Complex. Smokejumpers and the 20-person K-River 1 Type 2 crew are working to protect Alaska Native allotments and other values at risk. They are setting up sprinklers, hose and pumps and clearing away excess vegetation. The fire is estimated to be 639 acres.
The Sikik Fire (#404) is 3 miles west of the Noatak River at river mile 266 in the Noatak National Preserve. The fire is burning in a limited protection area and will be monitored. The fire will be allowed to fulfill its natural role unless it threatens a site of value. It is estimated at 10,905 acres.
Reed Fire (#430) – The fire is being monitored and assessed for any potential threats in the future. It is located about 4.5 miles northwest of Nutuvuki Lake in a limited protection area. The fire will be allowed to fulfill its natural role unless it threatens known sites and structures. It is estimated at 1,663 acres.
Warm, dry conditions are forecast to continue through this evening, with highs today in the 80s, relative humidities in the 20s, and winds out of the southwest at 4 to 8 mph. This may lead to increased fire activity. Cooler, wetter weather is expected to arrive this evening, bringing the possibility of the first measurable precipitation since mid to late June.
The Department of Environmental Conservation has issued a smoke advisory for the western Interior through Monday afternoon. Air quality will vary between GOOD UNHEALTHY in the region.
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