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The Swan Lake Fire was started by lightning on June 5th, 2019, in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.
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No Growth Due to Rain on Swan Lake Fire
PUBLIC MEETING THURSDAY, 6 PM COOPER LANDING SCHOOL – 19030 BEAN CREEK ROADFacebook Live at https://www.facebook.com/EasternAreaIMT/ Daily Update for July 25 YESTERDAY: No growth occurred on the fire due to rain and cooler temperatures. Fire crews removed the structure protection… Read More ›
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Significant Rain Falls on Swan Lake Fire
PUBLIC MEETING THURSDAY, 6 PM COOPER LANDING SCHOOL – 19030 BEAN CREEK ROAD Daily Update for July 24 YESTERDAY: Fire crews continued to monitor the Mystery Creek drainage area by air. Smoke was visible from unburned pockets of fuel in… Read More ›
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Rain Forecast at Swan Lake Fire
PUBLIC MEETING THURSDAY, 6 PM COOPER LANDING SCHOOL – 19030 BEAN CREEK ROAD Daily Update for July 23 YESTERDAY: Moderate growth and fire activity was observed in the Thurman and Mystery Creek drainages. Occasional tree torching was seen in areas… Read More ›
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Suppression repair and clean-up in full swing at Swan Lake Fire
Daily Update for July 22 YESTERDAY: Fire crews continued making progress completing fire suppression objectives and no substantial growth has occurred on the fire in three days. Crews removed hoses and water pumps where there was a reduced threat of… Read More ›
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Swan Lake Fire Operational Update July 21, 2019
Operations Sections Chiefs Hans Smith and Joe Alyea provide detailed operational updates about the ongoing work on the Swan Lake Fire. Also hear from the Eastern Area IMT Incident Commander Brian Pisarek. Open Fire Restrictions Interactive Map Smoke Outlook July… Read More ›
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Rain at Swan Lake Fire Reduces Fire Activity
YESTERDAY: Northeastern portions of the fire in the Chickaloon Creek drainage received a significant amount of rain as thunderstorms moved across the fire area. Mystery Creek drainage and Upper Jean Lake in the southeastern corner of the fire did not… Read More ›
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Swan Lake Fire – Attached Daily Update and Smoke Outlook for 7-19-19
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Swan Lake Fire Activity Expected to Increase as Weather Warms
Firefighters completed protection efforts at the historic Harry Johnson cabin located north of the fire perimeter.
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Aviators Urged To Obey Temporary Flight Restrictions Over Swan Lake Fire to Prevent Aviation Accidents and Allow Effective Fire Suppression Efforts
The Eastern Area Incident Management Team managing the Swan Lake Fire is urging all aviators who are planning to fly over or near the Kenai Peninsula to obey the temporary flight restrictions (TFR) (NOTAM: 9/0573) in order to prevent accidents… Read More ›
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Swan Lake Fire Prepares as Warmer Weather Arrives
YESTERDAY: Fire behavior was moderate. The east flank of the fire continued to smolder in the Chickaloon, Thurman, and Mystery Creek drainages with minimal spread. The west flank of the fire has been checked by a wet marshy area. TODAY:… Read More ›
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