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Deshka Landing Fire Update Sunday, September 8
Suppression goals on the Deshka Landing Fire have been met. “We’re right where we want to be,” said Field Operations Chief Dean Lange during the Saturday morning briefing of the firefighters, while also praising the firefighters for their hard work… Read More ›
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Swan Lake Fire Update September 7, 2019 8:00 p.m.
Rain fell over the western half of the fire towards Sterling but only intermittent showers fell near Cooper Landing. Wind was lighter than predicted and that, combined with cloud cover and increased humidity, kept fire activity to a minimum. Containment… Read More ›
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TFR over Deshka Landing Fire Lifted
The TFR (Temporary Flight Restriction) designation over the Deshka Landing Fire has been lifted. #deshkalandingfire
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9/7/19 – 4:30 PM – Swan Lake Fire
Rain has come over the Swan Lake Fire. Firefighters are continuing to widen control lines along all edges of the fire. With the rain helping temper the flames, firefighters are getting into targeted areas to seek and destroy fire identified… Read More ›
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Swan Lake Fire Update – September 7, 2019 – 10:45 AM
Firefighters Train on Structure Protection Firefighters completed a successful test of the network of pumps, hoses and sprinklers for structure fire protection in Cooper Landing. Yesterday, firefighters exercised several different fire scenarios. Firefighters were challenged to consider what their actions… Read More ›
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Swan Lake Fire – 09/07/19 – Morning Operational Video
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McKinley Fire Morning Update: 09-07-19
Acreage: 3,288 Containment: 95% Personnel: 425 Start Date: 8/17/2019 REMINDER: Burn permit suspensions remain in effect! No burn barrels or open burning are allowed. Details can be found at http://dnr.alaska.gov Please respect private property boundaries when gathering firewood along the Parks Highway…. Read More ›
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Swan Lake Fire – 09/07/19 – Map
This is today’s map for the Swan Lake Fire. The fire remains at 163,686 acres and is 30% contained. For a printable version of the map, click here.
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Deshka Landing Fire Update Saturday, September 7
Good progress is being made on the Deshka Landing Fire southwest of Willow, Alaska. Mop up activities are continuing as the remaining fire crews methodically grid the fire area, extinguishing hotspots as they are discovered. Crews on the ground are… Read More ›
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September 6, 2019 8:30 p.m. Swan Lake Fire Weather Update
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 