Author Archives
-
Aggie Creek Fire grows triggering Level 2 “SET” status for Chatanika River corridor
Fire crews are preparing an aggressive suite of actions to herd the Aggie Creek Fire (#268) away from structures after it grew to 20,752 acres yesterday. On Saturday, the fire crested the ridge on the northside of the Chatanika River… Read More ›
-
Hottest day for Aggie Creek and Himalaya Road Fires forecast Saturday
Firefighters, pilots and heavy equipment operators spent a hot, dry and smoky Fourth of July protecting residences and connecting line around perimeters of both the Aggie Creek Fire (#268) and Himalaya Road Fire (#223). The Aggie Creek Fire continued to… Read More ›
-
Aggie Creek and Himalaya Road Fires grow and intensify for Fourth of July
Both the Aggie Creek (#268) and Himalaya Road (#223) fires intensified Thursday in response to warm, dry, windy weather, impacting visibility and traffic on Elliott Highway especially near mile marker 28. The Aggie Creek Fire is spreading north towards the… Read More ›
-
Red Flag conditions increase fire activity on the Himalaya Road Fire and trigger motorist alert
Highlights: As expected, gusty northeasterly winds and warm dry weather accelerated fire behavior, creating spot fires and flareups on the Aggie Creek (#268) and Himalaya Road Fire (#223) fires Wednesday. By 6 p.m., flames and black smoke from the Himalaya… Read More ›
-
Fire crews on the Himalaya Road Fire prepare for increased fire behavior during Red Flag conditions
Highlights: Widespread smoke from the Aggie Creek (#268) and the Himalaya Road (#223) fires was visible from many areas Tuesday as fire activity escalated in response to warm dry weather and northeasterly winds. On the Glacier Creek side of the… Read More ›
-
Firefighters prepare for critical weather as Aggie Creek and Himalaya Road Fires intensify
Fire activity accelerated on the Aggie Creek Fire (#268) Monday afternoon, backing down towards Washington Creek and along the fire’s eastern perimeter. Aircraft extinguished a spot fire that crossed over to the south side of Washington Creek. Firefighters installed sprinklers… Read More ›
-
Firefighters combat Himalaya Road and Aggie Creek fires as warmer drier weather approaches
Himalaya Road Fire (#233): 3,540 acres Aggie Creek Fire (#268): 2,797 acresWashington Creek Fire (#232): 5.7 acres0% containment for all three Helicopters, fixed-wing Scoopers and an air tanker assisted firefighters Sunday with consistent water drops on the Himalaya Road Fire (#223) and Aggie… Read More ›
-
Firefighters prepare for warmer, drier weather on Himalaya Road, Aggie Creek fires
Himalaya Road Fire (#233): 3,408 acresAggie Creek Fire (#268): 2,817 acresWashington Creek Fire (#232): 5.7 acres All three fires remain at 0% containment. The southwest portion of the Himalaya Road Fire (#223) showed the most activity Saturday with scattered smoldering… Read More ›
-
Firefighters make significant progress to protect homes, structures and roads on Himalaya Road and Aggie Creek fires
Firefighters have made substantial progress protecting more homes and structures from the Himalaya Road Fire (#223) in the vicinity of Upper Haystack Drive, where charred forest continues to smolder and residents remain under Level 2 “Set” evacuation orders. On Friday,… Read More ›
-
Favorable weather helps firefighters make progress
Himalaya Road Fire (#223) acres: 3,399Aggie Creek Fire (#268) acres: 3,125Washington Creek Fire (#232) acres: 5.7 All three fires continue to burn with slight size increases on Himalaya Road (#223) and Aggie Creek (#268). Aircraft continue to survey fire perimeters… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 