Firefighters continue to make steady progress on the Grandview Fire (#204), which now sits at 89 acres, following more accurate mapping.
The fire was driven east by winds on Wednesday but was successfully kept south of a transmission powerline corridor. Firefighters successfully limited the fire’s spread toward the Sterling community. Fire behavior moderated as the fire reached a stand of birch and other hardwoods on higher terrain on the southeast corner.
The fire did not directly impact the nearby powerlines, however, the Homer Electric Association temporarily de-energized the transmission line on Wednesday to allow the single-engine scoopers to safely conduct water drops. Power was restored shortly after midnight, and the power line is currently energized.
Today, crews will continue to construct and improve fireline. Efforts today will focus on the eastern edge, extending the dozer line around the head of the fire and eventually around the entire fire perimeter. Resources on the incident today include local initial attack personnel, the Pioneer Peak Hotshot Crew, the Gannet Glacier Type 2 IA Crew, and multiple dozers and aircraft. An infrared drone will be flying the fire this morning to detect remaining heat. Central Emergency Services has been assisting with water shuttle operations to support suppression efforts.
For more information, call the Statewide Fire Information line at 907-356-5511.
Categories: Active Wildland Fire, Alaska DNR - Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DFFP)
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