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Psychological First Aid
September 5, 2019 3:00 p.m. swanlakefire We want to give a big shout out to the folks from National Crisis Response Canines on the Kenai Peninsula for getting up really early to visit our fire camp near Sterling yesterday. And… Read More ›
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September 5, 2019 12:15 p.m. Swan Lake Fire Operational Update
Firefighters are mopping up around power lines along the Sterling Highway today. Please watch for fire traffic, especially between mile markers 68 to 70, and mile markers 58 and 62. Mopping up involves finding any remaining burning material, often several… Read More ›
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“Take Time to LEARN Before You Burn” Campaign
In June 2018, House Bill 355 (HB 355) was approved by the Alaska Legislature. What is HB 355? HB355 modernizes the penalties for burning offenses committed on state, municipal, and privately-owned land throughout Alaska. It is the first major revision… Read More ›
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Swan Lake Fire Update – September 5, 2019 – 11:00 AM
Management Team Prepares for Transition The Great Basin Incident Management Team’s time on the Swan Lake Fire will conclude early next week. To prepare for transition, the team has been assessing the future complexity of the fire with their long-term… Read More ›
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Deshka Landing Fire Daily Update September 5
The Deshka Landing Fire, which started on August 17, five miles south west of Willow, Alaska is nearing containment. The fire is 95 percent contained and remains at 1,318 acres. Firefighters are feeling more confident each day as mop-up continues… Read More ›
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Swan Lake Fire Map – 09/05/19
The Swan Lake Fire is currently 163,686 acres and is 29% contained. For a printable version of the map, click here.
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Swan Lake Fire Operational Update – September 4, 2019 – 8:00 PM
Firefighters had a very productive day. Crews were able to build hand line and install hoses along that line from south of Trout Lake to Shaft Creek. They also utilized a helicopter for bucket drops. Containment lines were widened by… Read More ›
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Live – September 4 – #McKinleyFire Burn Closure vs. Burn Permit Clarification
Live – September 4 – #McKinleyFire Burn Closure vs. Burn Permit Clarification. What is actually allowed right now? Breaking it down with Stephanie Bishop, Statewide Prevention Project Assistant for the Alaska DNR Division of Forestry. Just a reminder that while… Read More ›
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Swan Lake Fire Operational Update – September 4, 2019 – 4:15 PM
No changes from previous update and firefighters continue to do valuable work on the Swan Lake Fire. For the past week or so, firefighters have been doing what we call “structure protection” in the Cooper Landing area. Part of that… Read More ›
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Smoke Outlook for 9/4 to 9/5 Alaska South
The smoke outlook for today and tomorrow is attached along with the daily smoke average graphics. Info also available at https://fires.airfire.org/outlooks/AlaskaSouth
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 