Progress continues on the Grandview Fire (#204), successfully completing efforts to secure 50 feet inside the fire perimeter. An excavator has been used to remove hazardous trees and break apart berms, locating hidden heat and reducing safety hazards. Fire activity remains minimal, with only isolated smoldering observed within the fire’s interior.
Today, the Gannet Glacier Type 2IA Crew is expanding their work to secure 100 feet inside the fire perimeter through a process known as cold trailing. This method involves firefighters carefully feeling the ground by hand to locate hidden heat beneath the surface. Once heat is found, crews use hoses to thoroughly extinguish it.
Firefighters will also continue removing fire-damaged hazard trees that could fall and injure personnel, along with heavy fuels that can retain heat for extended periods and pose a risk of rekindling. These efforts will help strengthen containment and move the fire closer to full containment.
Firefighters also received a welcome show of support from the community when a local resident stopped by with homemade cookies and a heartfelt thank-you note. The thoughtful gesture was greatly appreciated by the crew, highlighting the community’s continued support for their efforts.
Categories: Active Wildland Fire, Alaska DNR - Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DFFP)
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