A passing pilot reported a fire in the area of Bulchitna Lake. Helitack responded from Palmer Area Forestry and discovered the Bulchitna Fire (#205) 8.5-miles east of Skwentna, estimated to be 0.5-acres with a 75% active perimeter burning in mixed hardwoods and spruce. Two structures were reported within a quarter mile of the fire. Helitack deployed its firefighters and started bucket work. An additional helicopter was requested to shuttle an engine crew and the Mat-Su Type 2 Crew from the Talkeetna airport to the fire.
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Categories: Active Wildland Fire, Alaska DNR - Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DFFP)
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