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Smoke Outlook for 8/29 – 8/30 Alaska South
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality Advisory in effect through Friday afternoon for the Susitna Valley, Kenai Peninsula and Copper River Valley. FireSouthcentral Alaska is being impacted by the smoke from wildfires in the surrounding… Read More ›
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Caribou Lake Fire Update – August 29, 2019
On Wednesday, crews made significant progress and completed large sections of containment line on the east, south, and west portions of the Caribou Lake Fire. All of the containment lines were tested by gusty winds on Wednesday, but there was… Read More ›
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Disaster Assistance Info for people affected by the McKinley Fire
Below is a brief summary of agencies providing information and services to assist people affected by the #McKinleyFire. Matanuska Electric Association. Members needing to be reconnected can call 907-761-9300 or visit http://www.mea.coop Team Rubicon can provide assistance with debris removal… Read More ›
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McKinley Fire Morning Update: 08-29-19
Update – Thursday, August 29, 2019 @ 9:00 a.m. Norm McDonald, Incident Commander Fire Information: 907-313-9826 Acreage: 3,316 Containment: 71% Personnel: 571 Start Date: 8/17/2019 Despite unusually warm and dry conditions, firefighters continue making progress containing and securing the McKinley Fire. Most of… Read More ›
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Live – McKinley Fire 11pm Wednesday Aug 28 2019 Evening Update for Willow, Caswell, Talkeetna Alaska with Containment 71%
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: tinyurl.com/McKinleyFireYoutube Live – McKinley Fire 11pm evening update from the incident command post in Willow, Alaska. Containment increased to 71% today with the same safety concerns for firefighters and the public: driving speeds, ash pits… Read More ›
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Swan Lake Fire – Sterling Community Mtg. 8/30/19
Friday, August 30th at the Sterling Community Center – 6:00 pm Printable versions of the flier are available by clicking here: These meetings will be the best place to receive information regarding the fire, road conditions, Ready.Set.Go Levels, and any… Read More ›
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Swan Lake Fire – Aug. 28 – 5:00 Brief Update
This afternoon, winds shifted from the east towards the west, which has socked in Cooper Landing with smoke. Due to this heavy smoke, fire managers are currently unable to fly aircraft. Firefighters on the ground continue to take action to… Read More ›
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August 28, 2019 1:00 p.m. Swan Lake Operational Update
Crews have been working to complete a bulldozer line on the northern edge of Cooper Land. On the east side of the fire area, the smoke is starting to clear but use of aircraft has been limited because of the… Read More ›
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Aug. 28 9:00 am Swan Lake Fire Operational Update – Video
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Swan Lake Fire – 8/28/19 Daily Update
The efficient flow of traffic along the Sterling Highway corridor is very important to residents and visitors of the Kenai Peninsula. Long delays along the highway remain likely. Travel on the highway is not advised, and the status of the… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 