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Swan Lake Fire Update – September 8, 2019 – 7:45 PM
Swan Lake Fire behavior was minimal today. Firefighters made great progress on the fire line. The Northern Rockies Team 4, arrived today at the Swan Lake Fire Incident Command Post. They received an in-briefing from the Great Basin Team 1,… Read More ›
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September 8, 2019 4:00 p.m. Swan Lake Fire Update
#swanlakefire The last firefighters and their equipment are expected to be off the line at the Caribou Lake Fire this afternoon. On the Swan Lake Fire, some crews are demobilizing and excess equipment is being hauled back to be readied… Read More ›
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09/08/19 – 3:15 p.m. – South Alaska Smoke Outlook
With cooler, wetter weather and reduced fire behavior, smoke from wildfires has diminished noticeably in the Southcentral Alaska region. The Smoke Outlook published on September 8, 2019 will be the final outlook produced for this area. A general 3-day outlook… Read More ›
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McKinley Fire Interview with Molly and Jessi Owners of Sheep Creek Lodge in Caswell, Alaska – Neighbors helping Neighbors
#McKinleyFire – Uncertain of whether the Sheep Creek Lodge was still standing after the wildfire burned through their neighborhood, these two women along with lodge staff opened their doors to the community, fire crew and everyone else. Listen to Lodge… Read More ›
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Deshka Landing Fire – IC Al Lawson Thanks Community
As Pacific Northwest Incident Command Team 10 finishes the task on the Deshka Landing Fire, Incident Commander has some closing words of thanks in this short video. #deshkalandingfire
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Swan Lake Fire Update – 09/08/19 12:15 pm
Crews are flying drones today near Engineer Lake as well as near the Fuller Lake Trail in search of hot spots. If heat is found near the line firefighters will take action to extinguish those areas of concern. Fire crews… Read More ›
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9/8/19 – 11:10 AM – Swan Lake Fire Update
Significant Rainfall Measured Over Fire Significant rain fell across the fire perimeter overnight. One-half inch fell over the fireline with .6” being reported in Cooper Landing. Rain and cloud cover have resulted in little fire activity. The fire continues to… Read More ›
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Swan Lake Fire Operational Video Briefing – September 8, 2019 – 8:40 AM
#Swanlakefire Up to a half of inch of rain fell on the fire overnight and because of that fire activity is expected to be minimal today. Hundreds of firefighters remain engaged in extinguishing hot spots and other actions to further… Read More ›
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South Alaska Smoke Outlook 09/08/19
Fire Fire activity on specific fires is described in the AICC Situation Report at https://fire.ak.blm.gov. Smoke Susitna Valley and Anchorage Area: Good air quality conditions are expected to continue with the cooler, wetter weather pattern over the region. Kenai Peninsula:… Read More ›
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Swan Lake Fire Map – 09/08/19
The Swan Lake Fire remains at 163,686 acres and is now 30% contained. Updates on the fire will be available later this morning. A link to a printable map is available here.
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 