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Tanana Zone Fire Update for 7-5-19
As predicted, the high pressure system over the central interior has strengthened. Firefighters are bracing for temperatures expected into the 80’s and even to the low 90’s over the next few days. Relative humidities could be dropping into the mid-20%… Read More ›
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Shovel Creek Fire July 5th PSA: Being Prepared is the Best Way to Support the Mission
If you prefer to watch on YouTube, click here: https://youtu.be/CnmqttgC0eg #ShovelCreekFire Watch this short 1 minute PSA by PNW2 Public Information Officer Carly Reed. Alaskans are the type of people who want to be part of the solution. With the… Read More ›
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High Fire Danger and Advisory Remain in Effect for Upper Yukon
The Fuels and Fire Behavior Advisory for the Upper Yukon and south central Alaska remains in effect. Spruce stands are extremely flammable, will ignite easily, spread rapidly at 1 mile per hour or faster, torch and spot prolifically up to… Read More ›
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Ninetyeight Creek Fire Update for 7-5-19
Firefighters on the Ninetyeight Creek Fire (#391) spent Independence Day strengthening fire containment lines. Total acreage burned has held steady at 69 acres for several days, but containment has now increased to 15%. A ridge of high pressure is building… Read More ›
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Shovel Creek Fire 8am July 5th Update: Fire Crews Begin Strategic Firing Operations Today
Pacific Northwest Team 2 will host a community meeting at the Ken Kunkle Community Center (2645 Goldstream Road, Fairbanks AK) Friday, July 5 at 6:00 p.m. Shovel Creek Fire Incident Commander Rob Allen and guest speakers will provide the current situation, fire… Read More ›
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Smoke Forecast for 7-5-19
Special Statement Heavy smoke impacts in Cooper Landing, Primrose, Seward, and along the Sterling Highway near the Swan Lake fire today. Fire CENTRAL/EASTERN INTERIOR: Due to cloud cover the only fires that were active yesterday were again generally east of… Read More ›
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Shovel Creek Fire Aerial View of Dozer Line North from Old Murphy Dome Road
#ShovelCreekFire Watch this short video of a dozer line with hose lay. Also available on the Shovel Creek YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/wmTT9rvLcNg Crews have been preparing since the rain event last Sunday for a strategic firing operation off of Old Murphy… Read More ›
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Shovel Creek Fire Video Update: Level 1 & 2 Evacuation Levels Explained
If you prefer to watch this video on YouTube, click here: https://youtu.be/S5Y5Cfc0V68 Pacific Northwest Team 2 Public Information Officers Kale Casey and Carly Reed explain the recent Level 2 “Set” and Level 1 “Ready” evacuation notices for the upper Goldstream… Read More ›
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Crews continue work on East Anchorage Fire
Fire crews cleared trees and vegetation and installed fire hose around the entire perimeter of the 25-acre MLK Fire (423) in East Anchorage today. Firefighters are using hoses to spray water while securing the fire’s perimeter and working toward the… Read More ›
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Shovel Creek Fire: Evacuation Levels Change to Level 1 “Ready” for Upper Goldstream Area Near the Shovel Creek Fire
Watch the video PSA that explains this change on YouTube: https://youtu.be/S5Y5Cfc0V68 LEVEL 1 (READY) Evacuation Alert for Upper Goldstream Area near the Shovel Creek Fire This weekend’s warm and dry weather forecasted for the Shovel Creek Fire area is expected to contribute… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 