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Smoke report for 7-2-19
Special Statement – Heavy smoke impacts in the upper Kenai valley, Seward, and along the Sterling Highway near the Swan Lake fire today. CENTRAL/EASTERN INTERIOR: Light winds from the southsouthwest will continue to transport smoke to the northnortheast. The amount of… Read More ›
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Shovel Creek Fire: July 2nd 7am Update With Image Gallery of Firefighters & Dozer Preparing Indirect Firelines
This will be the last update from the Alaska Incident Management Team, as the fire will be transitioned to the Type 1 Pacific Northwest 2 Incident Management Team (Rob Allen Incident Commander) on Wednesday morning. The Shovel Creek Fire is… Read More ›
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Campfires Restricted/Prohibited to Developed Campsites and Cabins within Enclosed Metal Fire Grates or Designated Fire Rings
In response to the current high fire danger throughout the state of Alaska, effective immediately and until further notice, open campfires are restricted to designated campgrounds or cabins within enclosed metal fire grates or designated fire rings provided at developed… Read More ›
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Ninetyeight Creek Fire holding at 52 acres
Rain and mild temperatures aided firefighters Sunday afternoon and evening in their efforts to suppress the 52-acre Ninetyeight Creek Fire (#391). Personnel are focused on minimizing the fire’s growth and spread by keeping its footprint to the smallest reasonable size… Read More ›
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Ninetyeight Creek Fire Update for 7-1-19
Rain and mild temperatures aided firefighters Sunday afternoon and evening in their efforts to suppress the 52-acre Ninetyeight Creek Fire (#391). Personnel are focused on minimizing the fire’s growth and spread by keeping its footprint to the smallest reasonable size… Read More ›
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Smoke Forecast for 7-1-19
CENTRAL/EASTERN INTERIOR: Light winds from the west will continue to transport smoke to the east-northeast. The amount of smoke generated and impacts should be reduced today due to the rain. SOUTHCENTRAL: The southerly winds seen Sunday will be replaced by northwest winds, sweeping smoke… Read More ›
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Tanana Zone Fire Update for 7-1-19
Firefighters gratefully endured the bit of rain received over most of the Tanana Zone on Sunday afternoon, courtesy of the passage of a fast-moving cold front. Sunday was a damp day. Monday is dry, but cooler. By Tuesday, high pressure… Read More ›
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Upper Yukon Zone Fire Update for 7-1-19
Sunday afternoon brought cooler temperatures to the Upper Yukon Fire Zone, with wetting rains in a few areas. Another strong high-pressure ridge is expected to build over much of the state on Tuesday. This weather pattern is expected to hold… Read More ›
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Moisture helps slow growth of Hess Creek Fire
Decreased temperatures and rain yesterday allowed firefighters to make good progress on the Hess Creek Fire (#324). The fire, located 12 miles northeast of Livengood is now at 87,500 acres. Acreage growth and fire activity was minimal yesterday. The Nevada… Read More ›
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Shovel Creek Fire July 1st: Firefighters Reposition and Take Advantage of Rain Over the Fire Area
Rain fell over the fire area Sunday and into Monday morning, significantly decreasing fire activity and giving firefighters a much-needed break. Although the Chatanika River remote weather station, located 5 miles northwest of the fire, measured 0.3 inches of rain,… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 