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Firefighters backhaul equipment and downsize personnel as operations decrease on Bear Creek and Saint George Creek fires
This will be the final update unless significant changes occur. Evacuations and Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) on the Saint George Creek and Bear Creek Fires have been lifted. As of July 23, the fires have been transferred to a Type 4 Alaska Forestry Team lead by Incident Commander Andres Orozco. Fire information is now managed by the Alaska Division of Forestry: 907-356-5511. Email: akfireinfo@alaska.gov.
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All evacuation orders and temporary flight restrictions have been lifted off the Bear Creek and the Saint George Creek Fires
Evacuations on the Saint George Fire are lifted. The Bear Creek Fire has also had all evacuation statuses, and its Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) removed.
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Progress continues for suppression repair on the Bear Creek Fire
The Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) remains in place for the Bear Creek Fire to allow mapping flights. Evacuation levels for the Bear Creek and Saint George Creek fires have been lowered. See below for further details.
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Temporary flight restriction lifted on the Saint George Creek Fire
A firefighter receives a sling load of supplies and equipment from the Saint George Creek fire. The Alaska Division of Forestry Type 3 Short Team assumed command of both fires on the morning of July 19. As of 8:00 a.m…. Read More ›
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Alaska Division of Forestry Type 3 Short Team takes command of the Bear Creek and Saint George Fires
Alaska Division of Forestry Type 3 team members gather in the morning sunlight for a pre-shift briefing outside the operations center. Key Message: The evacuation status of the Bear Creek and Saint George fires have been downgraded. Bear Creek Fire:… Read More ›
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Fire activity remains minimal on the Bear Creek and Saint George Creek Fires
This is the final update from Northern Rockies Team 8. An Alaska Team will be taking command July 18 at 0800. The team appreciates the community’s support. The members of the Northern Rockies Team 8 stands in front of the… Read More ›
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Backhaul and Monitoring Continue on Bear Creek and Saint George Fires
Fire activity remained minimal on the Bear Creek and Saint George Creek Fires on July 16. Crews continued backhauling equipment and began to prepare for remediation work to restore areas where crews were active. Drivers on the Parks Highway are… Read More ›
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Unmanned Aerial Systems Aid Firefighters in Mop-Up Operations
KEY MESSAGE: The speed limit on the Parks Highway returned to 65 miles per hour rate on July 15th. Firefighting activities are ongoing, drivers are advised to exercise caution for the protection of fire crews and firefighting equipment. Drone pilots… Read More ›
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Patrols and Mop Up Continue Under Favorable Weather On the Bear Creek Fire
KEY MESSAGE: The speed limit on the Parks Highway will be raised from 45 mph to 65 mph tomorrow afternoon, as fire activity has moderated near the corridor. The public is urged to be vigilant for fire-related traffic in the… Read More ›
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Containment and mop up continues on the Bear Creek and Saint George Creek fires
KEY MESSAGE: Firefighters will take advantage of anticipated cooler and more humid conditions to strengthen control lines and expand mop-up operations. Scattered lightning moved through the area, but rain was isolated and may not have reached the fire. Crews remain… Read More ›
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