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Ninetyeight Creek Fire Update for 7-8-19
The Ninetyeight Creek Fire (#391) burning near Salcha is now 45 percent contained. The fire is holding at 69 acres. Firefighters are expecting a repeat of yesterday’s weather with high temperatures in the low 80s and relative humidity below 30… Read More ›
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Smoke Report for 7-8-19
Special Statement Heavy smoke impacts in Kenai peninsula, Yukon and Tanana valleys including Fairbanks and southern Kenai areas. Fire CENTRAL/EASTERN INTERIOR: Heavy smoke impacts in upper Yukon valley. Smoke from these and other fires to the north will be brought… Read More ›
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Shovel Creek Fire 8am Update: Heavy Smoke Slows Burn Operation Progress; Community Meeting Set
Watch videos and fire footage at the Shovel Creek Fire YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2L4Qc7M Heavy smoke delayed a firing operation and grounded fixed wing aircraft for most of the day on Sunday. Firefighters were able to reengage through the night, with support… Read More ›
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Night Update from Day #2 of the Firing Operation:Shovel Creek Fire July 7th 2019
Day #2 of the firing operation along the fuel break north of Old Murphy Dome Road – Blackhawks dropping water to pretreat the “green” while burn operations continue throughout the night. The entire focus is to establish control lines and… Read More ›
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Live Night Shift Update from Operations Section Chief:Shovel Creek Fire July 7th 2019
Live from the burn operation at 11pm with Operations Section Chief Reggie Bray providing an update on the Shovel Creek Fire. Conditions are favorable and fire crews will work throughout the night to take advantage of moderated fire behavior to… Read More ›
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Live Night Operations Shovel Creek Fire Update July 7th 2019
Crews are working overnight to conduct burn operations. They are being supported by heavy equipment out on the line. Structure protection will continue for homes, cabins and outbuildings in the Martin, Perfect Perch, Lincoln, Murphy and McCloud neighborhoods, as well… Read More ›
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Shovel Creek Fire: Regional Smoke Impacts Fairbanks and Fire Aviation Assets
The smoke impact in Fairbanks and the surrounding communities has been significant and has slowed progress being made by fire personnel to establish containment lines along Old Murphy Dome Road. There is smoke being produced by the Shovel Creek Fire,… Read More ›
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Structure and Allotment Protection Efforts Continue across the Tanana Zone
High temperatures and low humidity continue across the Tanana Zone. Fuels are very dry and carry fire readily. Weather, smoke cover, topography, and the dynamics of large fires are influencing fire behavior. No new fires were reported in the Tanana… Read More ›
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Caribou Creek Fire Update 7-7-2019
Firefighters completed a 300-foot saw line around the 257-acre Caribou Creek Fire (#255) burning east of Fairbanks and will begin gridding for hot spots today. Some gridding was done Saturday on fingers extending out from the main perimeter, as well… Read More ›
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Upper Yukon Fire Zone: Type 3 Incident Management Organization Heading to Chalkyitsik
With notable fire growth in the area and high temperatures expected to continue, a Type 3 Incident Management Organization will operate out of Chalkyitsik over the next few days to evaluate fire protection needs for the community. They will monitor… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 