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Containment reaches 100% on the Granite Fire as mop up continues

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A Southwest 1 firefighter uses a drip torch to ignite a pile of hazard trees during mop up operations on the Granite Fire. The surrounding forest shows a burned landscape with standing trees and clear blue skies overhead.
Southwest 1 firefighter Jackson Acree burns hazard trees during mop up operations to reduce firefighter hazards and eliminate remaining sources of heat. Photo by Jess St. Laurent DFFP

Granite Fire (#222)  
Located approximately 17 miles southeast of Delta Junction, the Granite Fire (#222) is now 100% contained thanks to the work of the TCC Crew, Southwest 1 Crew, Clackamas Crew and the many personnel who supported the incident. 
A thermal detection drone was flown over the fire today to locate any remaining heat. Firefighters will continue working through the weekend to extinguish isolated hot spots and remove equipment that is no longer needed, including hose lines and water tenders. A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) remains in effect over the fire area. 

map of granite fire #222
Map of the Granite Fire (#222) outside of Delta Junction. Click the map to view or download a PDF

Shaw Fire (#226) 
Located south of Mile 27 on Pogo Mine Road, the Shaw Fire remains at 1,428 acres and is being monitored by the Division of Forestry & Fire Protection. 

Pogo Fire (#223) 
Located approximately 2 miles north of Mile 27 on Pogo Mine Road, the Pogo Fire remains at 419 acres and is being monitored by the Division of Forestry & Fire Protection. 

This will be the final update on the Granite, Shaw and Pogo Fires unless significant activity occurs. Any future information will be posted to AKFireInfo.com. 

Map of the Shaw Fire (#223) and Pogo Fire (#226) Click to view or download a PDF
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