1000 PM – The work of aerial resources on the Yenlo Fire (#166) moderated fire behavior and slowed its growth. While there is still interior heat remaining, there is minimal concern of the fire spreading overnight.
Helicopters are currently completing shuttle operations to move Pioneer Peak Hotshot Crew members and their equipment to the fire’s location. The Hotshot Crew will remain on scene overnight and continue work tomorrow, cutting saw line and installing hose lay to work towards containment.
The single-engine scoopers and additional helicopter resources will remain in Palmer overnight and will be available for continued suppression efforts on Wednesday.
This will be the last update tonight.
8:00 PM – The Yenlo Fire (#166) is now estimated at 10 acres. Structures in the area are not under immediate threat.
Smokejumpers, a retardant air tanker, and two single-engine scoopers are actively engaged in suppression efforts on the fire. The DFFP helicopter is currently shuttling the Pioneer Peak Hotshot Crew to the fire to support suppression operations on the ground.
6:30 PM – The Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DFFP) received reports of a wildfire near Skwentna at approximately 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. A DFFP helicopter was dispatched to investigate and located an estimated 20-acre wildland fire (#166) approximately 14 miles north of Skwentna and 2 miles west of Mount Yenlo.
The helicopter is currently conducting water bucket drops to slow fire growth. Additional resources have been ordered since there are structures in the area.
Updates will be provided as more details become available.
Categories: Active Wildland Fire, Alaska DNR - Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DFFP)
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