Firefighters have achieved 100% containment on the Grandview Fire (#204). Over the past several days, the Gannet Glacier Type 2IA Crew continued intensive mop-up operations, gridding 200 feet into the fire interior to locate and extinguish any remaining heat. Crews used cold trailing techniques, feeling for heat beneath the surface with bare hands, and cut apart heavy fuels such as logs and root systems that can retain heat for extended periods.
Light to moderate precipitation over the fire area helped support suppression efforts and further reduced fire activity. With no remaining heat sources posing a threat of spread, the fire is now considered fully contained.
A key factor in the successful containment of the fire was the interagency fuel break constructed in 2019 and 2020. The reduction of hazardous vegetation along the fuel break helped slow fire spread, provided firefighters with a strategic location to safely engage the fire, and played an important role in keeping the fire from advancing north of the powerline corridor.
The successful containment of the Grandview Fire reflects the hard work, dedication, and strong coordination of everyone involved in the response. This will be the final update for the Grandview Fire (#204).
For more information, call the Statewide Fire Information Line: 907-356-5511
Categories: Active Wildland Fire, Alaska DNR - Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DFFP)
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