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Cooper Landing & Sterling Community Meetings – September 3, 2019
The Great Basin Incident Management Team 1 will hold two community meetings to present information on the status of the Swan Lake Fire. The meetings will be held simultaneously this Tuesday in Cooper Landing and Sterling. Because the same information… Read More ›
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Swan Lake Fire Operational Update – September 2, 2019 – 12:30 PM
This morning, minimal fire behavior has been reported with smoldering, creeping and occasional single tree torching. Firefighters are making their way into areas to work on hot spots along the fire’s edge to strengthen and remove downed trees that are… Read More ›
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Swan Lake Fire Update – September 2, 2019
The strongest winds in two weeks occurred yesterday. All containment lines held and no wind-related injuries occurred Sustained ten mile-per-hour south to southwest winds and gusts over 20 miles per hour were clocked. Winds today are forecast to be slightly… Read More ›
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Swan Lake Fire Operational Video Briefing – September 2, 2019 – 10:30 AM
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Deshka Landing Fire Update, Labor Day – September 2
The containment of the Deshka Landing Fire remains at 95 percent and total acres burned at 1,318. Cooler temperatures and light rain aid firefighters as they systematically move through the fire area within 300 feet of the perimeter. As we… Read More ›
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South Alaska Smoke Outlook – 9/1 – 9/2
Fire A listing of activity for specific fires is available at: https://fire.ak.blm.gov, AICC Situation Report. Smoke Susitna Valley: Smoke from the Tokaina 2 fire may continue to linger but should clear out with the rain showers today into tonight. Anchorage… Read More ›
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McKinley Fire Morning Update: 09-02-19
Firefighters’ work has brought the containment level to 95% securing most of the fire perimeter; however, the interior contains trees that fell randomly during and after the fire in “jackpot piles” that are lying on hot ash pits and hold… Read More ›
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Swan Lake Fire Information Map – September 2, 2019 7:30 AM
Good morning, attached is today’s public information map for the Swan Lake Fire. The fire remains at 162,179 acres and 29% containment. Only a trace of rain was reported overnight on the fire. There’s a better chance of scattered rain… Read More ›
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Live – Alaska’s Incident Commander and Chief of Fire and Aviation Norm McDonald Thanks You
If you prefer, we post all videos and additional content to support our transparency campaign at our YouTube Channel: tinyurl.com/McKinleyFireYoutube Live – McKinley Fire Sunday evening update with Alaska’s Incident Commander and Chief of Fire and Aviation Norm McDonald. Containment… Read More ›
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Swan Lake Fire Operations Update – September 1, 2019 8:19 PM
Technology is assisting firefighters in being more efficient and safe. Unmanned Aerial Systems (aka drones) are being used on the Swan Lake fire for a number of tasks. The primary function is to collect and transmit data–real time or near… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 