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Hess Creek Fire Update 6/28/19
June 28, 2019 Fire StatisticsLocation: 12 Miles northeast of Livengood Start Date: June 21Size: 45,000 acresContainment: 0% Total Personnel: 20 Cause: Lightning Current Situation: The Nevada Type 3 Incident Management Team (IMT) 2 was assigned to the Hess Creek Fire and took… Read More ›
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Crews Work to Strengthen Containment Along South Edge of Swan Lake Fire
Crews worked along natural barriers Thursday to complete the burnout operation along the Sterling Highway and the East Fork Moose River. Firefighters are working along the Sterling Highway achieving a 20-25 feet wide cold line perimeter. Once this is completed… Read More ›
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Swan Lake Fire Update: Firing Operations Completed North of the Highway and the Transmission Line
Strategic firing operations continued yesterday along the Sterling Highway from Milepost 68, west toward the Watson Lake campground. Unfavorable conditions with winds out of the north slowed hand-firing efforts during the morning. Helicopters and drones with Plastic Sphere Dispensing (PSD)… Read More ›
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Swan Lake Fire Burn Operations Continue Along the Sterling Highway & Community Meeting Tonight at 6 PM
Fire crews conducted a strategic fire operation yesterday north of the Sterling Highway and the Homer Electric Transmission line. Utilizing aerial ignitions and ground support, firefighters took advantage of favorable conditions to establish a control line and draw the fire… Read More ›
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Swan Lake Fire: Sterling Community Meeting set for Wednesday, June 26th starting at 6:00pm
The Swan Lake Fire Community Meeting has been scheduled for tomorrow, June 26th at the Sterling Community Center in Sterling, Alaska. The meeting will be streamed on the Alaska DNR- Division of Forestry (DOF) This stream will be provided for… Read More ›
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Swan Lake Fire June 25th Update: Firefighters Poised to Implement Strategic Firing Operations with Favorable Winds.
Today fire crews are planning a strategic firing operation to establish a control line to the north of the Sterling Highway and the Homer Electric Transmission line. Travelers can expect traffic delays between mileposts 58 to 75. Pilot cars will… Read More ›
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Swan Lake Fire: Motorists Plan For Extended Delays on Sterling Highway MP 62-72
STERLING, ALASKA 9:00am: For Immediate Release Plan For Significant Travel Delays on the Sterling Highway MP 62-72 . Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead, top off gas tanks, bring extra ice for fish, food and snacks, and be prepared for… Read More ›
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Swan Lake Fire June 24th Update: Winds Push Fire Towards Sterling Highway
Firefighting efforts intensified yesterday as the fire was steadily pushed by a north-northwest wind to the south and east. Despite aggressive air support, the fire moved south in the Mystery Creek Road area by mid-afternoon and in some cases crossed… Read More ›
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Swan Lake Fire Activity Increased Causes Delay of Sterling Highway Traffic
Due to an increase in fire activity the Swan Lake Fire, pushed by a north-northwest wind, moved toward the Sterling Highway corridor crossing established fireline on the southern perimeter. The fire is estimated to be 2 miles from the Sterling… Read More ›
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Swan Lake Fire: Special Travel Advisory
STERLING, ALASKA 1:00pm: For Immediate Release The Alaska Interagency Incident Management Team has been working closely with officials from the Kenai Peninsula Office of Emergency Management, Alaska Department of Transportation, Alaska State Troopers, the Homer Electric Association, Granite Construction and… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 