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Medical Training Simulation at the Deshka Landing Fire
Pacific Northwest Incident Management Team 10 took command of the Deshka Landing Fire on August 20, 2019. Led by Incident Commander (IC) Alan Lawson, about 240 firefighters completed 90% containment of the 1,318-acre fire by August 31. The human-caused fire… Read More ›
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Swan Lake Fire Operations Update 08.31.19 4:15 pm
The fire area continues to experience intermittent rain which has helped decrease fire behavior. The conditions on the ground have allowed crews the opportunity to reduce numerous hazard trees near the roadways, including along the Sterling Highway and around the… Read More ›
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McKinley Fire Update – August 31, 2019 2:00 p.m. Evacuations Levels Changed for all areas around the McKinley Fire
The Alaska Interagency Incident Management Team, responsible for managing the McKinley Fire, and the Matanuska-Susitna Borough have coordinated to lower current evacuation levels. The current “Level 2 – Set” evacuation for those residences in the area of the Parks Highway… Read More ›
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Deshka Landing Fire Update August 31
Deshka Landing Fire UpdateAugust 31, 2019 – 10:30 a.m. Alan Lawson – Incident CommanderDave Leitch – Deputy Incident CommanderFire Information: (907) 715-9205 Email: deshkalandingfireinfo@gmail.com Web: http://www.akfireinfo.com Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6532/ Facebook: Matanuska-Susitna Borough Acreage: 1,318 Containment: 90% Personnel: 218 … Read More ›
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Swan Lake Fire – 08.31.19 – 9:30 am Video Update
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Swan Lake Fire Update – August 31, 2019
Weather: The leading edge of a low pressure system arrived over the area late Friday afternoon bringing much needed rain. Intermittent light rain and cooler temperatures are expected today with the rain and wind intensifying tomorrow. Anticipated rain amounts will… Read More ›
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South Alaska Smoke Outlook 8/31 – 9/1/19
Fire Southcentral Alaska is being impacted by the smoke from wildfires in the surrounding area. A listing of activity for specific fires is available at: https://fire.ak.blm.gov/, AICC Situation Report. Smoke Susitna Valley: Smoke in the area will continue to decrease… Read More ›
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Swan Lake Fire – Public Information Map – 8.31
8.31.19 – 6:50 am – Swan Lake Fire Good morning, attached is today’s public information map for the Swan Lake Fire. The fire remains at 162,179 acres and is now at 28% containment. Early reports this morning are that some… Read More ›
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McKinley Fire Morning Update: 08-31-19
Incident Commander Norm McDonald Fire Information: 907-313-9826 Email: 2019.mckinley@firenet.gov Web: http://www.akfireinfo.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AK.Forestry/ Acreage: 3,288 Containment: 88% Personnel: 552 Start Date: 8/17/2019 Rain fell last night, the only measurable rain in the month of August. Unfortunately this rain only cools the ground surface…. Read More ›
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Live – McKinley Fire Friday 11pm Breaking News 88% Containment With Ash Pits Looming Everywhere
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: tinyurl.com/McKinleyFireYoutube Live – McKinley Fire Breaking News 88% containment as 552 firefighters continue securing fireline while facing numerous hazards: traffic, ash pits and falling trees. Please slow down and drive carefully through the fire area…. Read More ›
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