Firefighters have achieved 90% containment on the Grandview Fire (#204). Yesterday’s efforts included establishing a 100-foot grid into the fire interior to identify and extinguish remaining heat sources.
Today, the Gannet Glacier Type 2IA Crew is advancing further into the interior to continue mop-up operations and eliminate residual heat well within the fire’s footprint. Recent precipitation has helped moderate fire behavior and is assisting suppression efforts; however, ongoing rain is also slowing access and operational progress in some areas.
Safety remains the top priority for today’s operations. Firefighters are working in areas where snags and fire-weakened trees are expected to be saturated and potentially more unstable due to added weight from rainfall. Extra caution is being taken as these conditions increase the likelihood of falling hazards while work continues toward full suppression.
Categories: Active Wildland Fire, Alaska DNR - Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DFFP)
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