Mop-up continues as removing gear begins on the Goldrun Complex

Cool wet weather is expected through Tuesday and will aid the firefighters of the Goldrun Complex. The Goldrun Complex, located in the Kobuk Valley, consists of nine fires that continue to smolder and show little fire activity. Back hauling, the process of removing unused and unnecessary equipment, supplies, and trash has begun.

Pumps and hose are unloaded from a pickup.
Back haul operations have begun on the Goldrun Complex. A load of hose and pumps being unloaded at the airfield to be flown back to Fairbanks. Photo: Anita Bartlett, Wyoming Type 3 IMT 1

On the Nuna Fire (#420), the BLM Type 2 contract Mooseheart Crew, with firefighters who assembled from Tanana, Minto and Fairbanks, begin back hauling equipment and supplies that were utilized to provide protection to Alaska Native allotments, structures, and other values at risk.

The Onion Fire (#433) has12 smokejumpers continuing to engage in direct fire management measures, working close to the fire’s smoldering edge. The BLM Type 2 contract K-River 1 Crew with firefighters from Allakaket, Hughes and Huslia, continues the mop up process. They are targeting remaining hot spots and deeper-burning fuels to strengthen containment and prevent flare-ups. Back hauling will begin on this fire as crews wrap up protection and mop up measures.

A pile of used fire hose.
A pile of used fire hose and equipment at the airfield to be prepared for back hauling by aircraft to Fairbanks. Photo: Anita Bartlett, Wyoming Type 3 IMT 1

The Kaliguricheark Fire (#410), which burned through the Kobuk Fire (#411), begins the back hauling process. The smoldering fire will be monitored for any potential risk to allotments or other values at risk.

The Hunt Fire (#409) and Tutuksuk Fire (#424) are in monitor status. The Jade (#407), Karet (#408), and Salmon (#423) fires are contained and controlled. They are being monitored.

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