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Swan Lake Fire Information – September 1, 2019 – 5:30 PM
Although there have been some areas with gusty winds, no major issues have been reported so far today across the Swan Lake Fire area because of the wind. Firefighters remain engaged on both the west side near Sterling and Kenai… Read More ›
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09-01-19 McKinley Fire Community Meeting at Willow Elementary
#McKinleyFire Live – Community Meeting at Willow Elementary School, September 1, 2019 Fire update from Alaska Interagency Incident Management Team and introduction of Northern Rockies Interagency Incident Management Team 7. Cooler temperatures and light rain aided firefighters in mop up efforts…. Read More ›
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Swan Lake Fire Public Safety Alert – September 1, 2019 – 2:30 PM
Canadair CL-215 Super Scooper air tankers are operating on Kenai Lake near Cooper Landing. They are attracting a lot of attention and large groups of onlookers have gathered. There are a number of hazards presented by this situation. Stopped vehicles… Read More ›
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Deshka Landing Fire Update September 1, 2019
Cool and damp weather with scattered showers has now moved into the area, but as of Sunday morning, the rainfall has not been sufficient to completely put out all remaining fire. The fire has not grown in size the past… Read More ›
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Live McKinley Fire Morning Update “Breaking it Down” From Camp Ladasa – Special Guest Ken Paul
Live – #McKinleyFire morning update with 91% containment and all Level 2 “Set” reduced to Level 1 “Ready”. This is the “Break it Down” session featuring special guest Ken Paul. If you prefer, we post all videos and additional content… Read More ›
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McKinley Fire Morning Update: 09-01-19
Cooler temperatures and light rain aided firefighters in mop up efforts. There are still many hot areas, mainly in the fire’s interior. The precipitation tends to cap existing heat in the lower duff layers making ash pits harder to detect…. Read More ›
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Caribou Lake Fire remains 904 acres and 85 % contained
The Caribou Lake Fire remains 904 acres and 85 percent contained. Firefighters will continue to hold and improve containment lines until the fire is 100 percent contained; and continue to patrol and monitor the fire until it is out. The… Read More ›
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Live McKinley Fire Update Saturday August 31, 2019
Live – #McKinleyFire 9:30pm update with containment increasing to 91% with 550 firefighters working to contain the 3,288 acre fire. This is the “Break it Down” evening session where we answer your questions posted throughout the day. Special guest Stephanie Bishop will… Read More ›
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August 31, 2019 10:00 p.m. Chain of Events on the Sterling Highway, August 25
Last Sunday night the Sterling Highway was closed after fire activity picked up near the road. As the highway was being cleared of remaining traffic, some travelers passed through an area where there was very active fire and heavy smoke…. Read More ›
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08.31.19 – 7:30 pm – Swan Lake Fire Photos
Clear air on the east side of the fire enabled Canadian Scoopers to utilize Kenai Lake in support of firefighting efforts near Trout Lake and along the Resurrection Trail. #SwanLakeFire
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 