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Smoke outlook for 7-14/15: smoke expected as fuels dry and fire intensity increases in Interior; little smoke expected in Southcentral or Southeast Alaska
Alaska North: Fire Cooler temperatures and recent rain have slowed fire growth. As temperatures warm and fuels dry, fires are expected to pick back up. Smoke Rain brought some needed relief from dense smoke that had accumulated throughout last week…. Read More ›
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More resources ordered for Rainbow 2 Fire
Fire managers have requested additional resources for the Rainbow 2 Fire (#409) burning approximately 15 miles northwest of Delta Junction. Fire managers have ordered two additional Type 2 crews to join the 24 personnel currently assigned to the fire. Fire crews… Read More ›
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Upper Yukon Zone remains warm and dry
Hot and dry conditions remain over most areas of the Upper Yukon Zone. Temperatures are forecasted to be in the 80s over the next several days. Winds will generally be out of the west at 5-10 mph. Some isolated thunderstorms… Read More ›
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Rain quiets Nugget Creek Fire.
The Nugget Creek Fire (#323) received rain over the fire area throughout the day on Friday, slowing fire progress. The southern point of the fire has crossed South Fork Chena River approximately five miles south of Chena Hot Springs Road,… Read More ›
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Rampart-Area fires perk up; other Tanana Zone fires rest
As the sky cleared above the Tanana Zone fires and aircraft were able to fly again, crews found their fires to have calmed considerably. Last night, however, fire activity northeast of Rampart picked up considerably for a few hours. Improving… Read More ›
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Montana Creek – Malaspina Fire Update July 14, 2019: Continued progress and transition
The Montana Creek and Malaspina Fires remain at 367 and 85 acres, respectively, and are 60% and 50% contained. Little smoke was detected from either fire on Saturday. Given the current situation, the operation is down-sizing and NW Team 12… Read More ›
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Hess Creek Fire grows to 170,293 acres – Fire Update 7/14/19
The reduction in smoke allowed operation personnel to fly the 127-mile perimeter of the #HessCreekFire on Saturday. The south edge of the fire received moisture for the second consecutive day. It continues to smolder just north of the Mercantile; slowly… Read More ›
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TFRs: Keeping the airspace safe for firefighting
A valuable tool to provide a safe operating space for aircraft are Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR), which are put in place so there is a buffer zone of safety for our ground and air crews. Recent incursions – whether it’s… Read More ›
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Rainbow 2 Fire approaches cabins on Richardson Clearwater River
Following a wind-driven run to the north on Thursday night, the Rainbow 2 fire has burned to within one-quarter mile of the nearest structures on the Richardson Clearwater River northwest of Delta Junction. The fire was started by lightning on… Read More ›
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Fire moderates in Upper Yukon Zone; no red flag warnings for Saturday
Isolated to widespread thunderstorms with rain are forecasted today. Fewer new fires result from wet thunderstorms than dry lightning. Relative humidity for the zone will be in the 35-40% range. Winds will be from the southwest at 5-10 mph. Fires south… Read More ›
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