DFFP Pioneer Peak Hotshot Crew and Alaska Smokejumpers completed sawline and hose lays around 90% of the Yenlo Fire (#166) on Wednesday. The 53-acre fire located approximately 41-miles southwest of Talkeetna received rain Wednesday aiding firefighters as they sought out remaining areas of heat to be extinguished. An Unmanned Aerial System Module flew the fire using their infrared camera to assist in locating and guiding the crews to hotspots. Firefighters worked into the evening gridding the burned area and surrounding green vegetation.
Thursday the firefighters will continue to search for remaining heat to ensure none remain to achieve full suppression of the fire. The Smokejumpers will demobilize from the fire and return to their base on Fort Wainwright. Pioneer Peak will continue to secure the fire, clean their camping areas and prepare their equipment in anticipation of demobilizing on Friday.
This will be the last update on the fire unless there is a significant change.
Categories: Active Wildland Fire, Alaska DNR - Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DFFP)
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