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Caribou Lake Fire containment increases to 85 percent
On the evening of August 30, containment of the Caribou Lake Fire increased to 85 percent. The fire is being managed with a full suppression strategy with a goal of 100 percent containment by September 4, 2019. Crews will continue… Read More ›
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Swan Lake Fire – 8.30.19 – 3:30 pm
Good afternoon! As a reminder, we have a community meeting this evening at the Sterling Community Center tonight at 6:00 pm. We will be sharing the meeting tonight here through Facebook Live. Attached is map that shows the progression of… Read More ›
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McKinley Fire -Updates on Assistance and Donation Information 8-30-19
The McKinley Fire is receiving questions regarding donations and how to apply for disaster assistance. State Disaster Assistance can be applied for by individuals and families with damaged primary residences or essential personal property. Apply in person at a Disaster… Read More ›
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McKinley Fire – Clearing Power Line Easements
Matanuska Electric Association and Fire Crews work to restore power in the McKinley Fire. Matanuska Electric Association works with Snake River Valley Crew #3 on the McKinley fire to clear downed trees near the Parks Highway in Willow. The fire… Read More ›
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Extensive Mop-up Operations Continue on the Deshka Landing Fire
Acres Burned – 1,318 Containment – 80% Personnel – 230 Containment of the Deshka Landing fire is now at 80 percent, but much work remains. Fireline construction is nearly completed, with mop-up operations, patrolling and monitoring ongoing on the fire…. Read More ›
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Swan Lake Fire – 08.30.10 – Daily Fire Update
A community meeting will be held tonight at the Sterling Community Center, August 30, 2019 at 6:00 pm. Holiday Travel Advisory: Expect delays on the Sterling Highway between Sterling and the junction with the Seward Highway to continue through the… Read More ›
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Live – McKinley Fire Morning Video With Special Guests and Crew Boss Tom Smith on Mop Up and Fireline Hazards
Acreage: 3,316 Containment: 78% Personnel: 564 Start Date: 8/17/2019Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: tinyurl.com/McKinleyFireYoutube Firefighters have been helping Matanuska Electric Association (MEA) restore power and remove fire-damaged trees near power lines. They have made major progress this week are very close to having power fully restored. Slow,… Read More ›
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Swan Lake Fire – 08.30.19 – Operational Update Video
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McKinley Fire Morning Update: 08-30-19 Crews Vigilant for Ash Pits and Falling Trees
Update – Friday, August 30, 2019 @ 9:00 a.m. Norm McDonald, Incident Commander Acreage: 3,316 Containment: 78% Personnel: 564 Start Date: 8/17/2019 Firefighters have been helping Matanuska Electric Association (MEA) restore power and remove fire-damaged trees near power lines. They have made… Read More ›
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Caribou Lake Fire Update – August 30, 2019
This will be the last daily update for the Caribou Lake Fire unless significant activity occurs. Visit InciWeb for the latest information. The Caribou Lake Fire, located 25 miles northeast of Homer, Alaska, was first reported on August 19, 2019…. Read More ›
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