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Incident management team makes good progress on the Montana Creek Fire (#312), Gannett Glacier Fire Crew will assume command on Wednesday.
TALKEETNA, Alaska- Located 16 miles south of Talkeetna, the Montana Creek Fire (#312) is now 97% contained. As fire managers meet objectives and scale down the fire operations based on work completed, the Type 3 Incident Command Team from Wyoming… Read More ›
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Crews on the Montana Creek Fire begin breakdown and back haul of unused supplies.
The fire is 93% contained. TALKEETNA, Alaska- Containment increases to 93% on the Montana Creek Fire, which is located 16 miles south of Talkeetna. The continued varying weather will help ensure that the heat is extinguished, and any deep burning… Read More ›
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Incoming rain and cool temperatures will limit fire behavior on the Montana Creek Fire.
The fire is 91% contained. TALKEETNA, Alaska- Containment increases to 91% on the Montana Creek Fire, which is located 16 miles south of Talkeetna. The cool, wet weather pattern brought widespread precipitation over the area aiding firefighters with their suppression… Read More ›
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Cool temperatures and rain contribute to fire suppression efforts on the Montana Creek Fire.
A trough of low pressure moves into the area. TALKEETNA, Alaska- Containment increases to 84% on the Montana Creek Fire, which is located 16 miles south of Talkeetna. The cool, wet weather pattern brought widespread precipitation over the area aiding… Read More ›
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A cool, wet weather system parks over the Montana Creek Fire.
The fire remains at 67% containment TALKEETNA, Alaska- The Montana Creek Fire is located 16 miles south of Talkeetna and remains 67% contained. Wetting rains are expected to continue throughout the day today with the heaviest rainfall in the morning…. Read More ›
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Cooler temperatures and rain showers aid fire crews on the Montana Creek Fire.
The fire is 67% contained. TALKEETNA, Alaska-Fire crews on the Montana Creek Fire, located 16 miles south of Talkeetna, continue to patrol the perimeter moving further into the black. Crews look to mitigate hazards, being ever mindful that the moisture… Read More ›
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Crews on the Montana Creek Fire continue to secure the perimeter and achieve 53% containment on the fire.
Cooler temps and overcast skies aid crews with mop up efforts. TALKEETNA, Alaska-Fire crews on the Montana Creek Fire, located 16 miles south of Talkeetna, continue to secure the perimeter with saw work and hose lay, while working deeper and… Read More ›
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Crews on the Montana Creek Fire secure unburned interior islands
The WY Type 3 team and fire crews continue to work towards 100% suppression of the fire. TALKEETNA, Alaska – Containment increased to 48% for the Montana Creek Fire (#312) which is located 16 miles south of Talkeetna. Crews today… Read More ›
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Crews on Montana Creek Fire #312 continue to cut fire line and mop up in thick spruce timber
Fire crews provide initial attack overnight to protect a structure. TALKEETNA, Alaska-The Montana Creek Fire (#312) is located 16 miles south of Talkeetna and was reported on June 29th. Overnight, crews responded to a new grass fire near the origin…. Read More ›
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