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Swan Lake Fire Operational Update – September 4, 2019 – 12:45 PM
Portions of the Kenai River reopened today with limited access. The river is open to boating between Cooper Landing Boat Launch to Sportsman’s Landing from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The public is reminded that boaters will be ticketed by… Read More ›
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Deshka Landing Fire Update, September 4
Firefighters continue their work on the Deshka Landing Fire. The fire is 95 percent contained and remains at 1,318 acres. Although fire activity has diminished with recent weather, fire personnel and aircraft are still operating in several areas where the… Read More ›
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Live – McKinley Fire Update from the Disaster Assistance Center in Willow, AK
Live – #McKinleyFire Update from the Disaster Assistance Center in Willow All normal school bus stops have resumed in the Willow area.Light rain and high humidities throughout most of Tuesday allowed firefighters to steadily mop-up around structures utilizing equipment to… Read More ›
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Swan Lake Fire – Sept. 4 – Daily Update
Portions of Kenai River to Reopen Today Starting today, a portion of the Kenai River will be reopened for boating on a limited basis. The river will be open to boating between Cooper Landing Boat Launch to Sportsman’s Landing from… Read More ›
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McKinley Fire Morning Update: 09-04-19
All normal school bus stops have resumed in the Willow area. Light rain and high humidities throughout most of Tuesday allowed firefighters to steadily mop-up around structures utilizing equipment to mix the deep duff layer and extinguish hot embers. The… Read More ›
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Swan Lake Fire Public Information Map – September 4, 2019 – 7:15 AM
Last night an infrared flight was flown. This flight indicated an increase in 149 acres. The Swan Lake Fire in now 162,328 acres. Minimal fire activity with isolated pockets of torching with some surface fire was reported on the fire… Read More ›
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Swan Lake Fire Community Meeting in Cooper Landing – September 3, 2019 – 6:00 pm
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Swan Lake Fire Operational Update – September 3, 2019 10:00 PM
Unmanned aircraft system (UAS) drones are being used on various areas of the Swan Lake fire. Drones are operated by pilot operators that hold and maintain two Remote Pilot Certification cards from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the agency… Read More ›
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Portion of the Kenai River to Reopen
Kenai River to reopen to boaters Wednesday from Cooper Landing State boat launch to Sportsman’s Landing from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily A portion of the Kenai River will be reopened for boating on a limited basis Wednesday, after… Read More ›
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Swan Lake Fire Operational Update – September 3, 2019 – 12:15 PM
Firefighters are utilizing the overnight moisture to assist in mop up operations to further contain the fire. The reduced fire activity allows firefighters to build line closer to the fire’s edge, south of Resurrection Pass Trail. The priority is to… Read More ›
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