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Progression Map of the Oregon Lakes Fire Growth Shows Effects of Weekend Wind Event
The strong and gusty Chinook winds over the Memorial Day weekend pushed growth of the Oregon Lakes Fire to an estimated 28,771 acres. The vast majority of the new fire growth was in dry flashy fuels west of the fire… Read More ›
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Photo Gallery: Chinook winds push Oregon Lakes Fire smoke into Fairbanks, North Pole, Salcha
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Pilots Please Take Note of Delta Junction Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR)
A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in place around the Oregon Lakes Fire to allow air operations to proceed safely. The TFR prevents outside aircraft, including military aircraft and drones of any kind, from interfering with aerial transportation or suppression efforts…. Read More ›
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Oregon Lakes Fire Video Update by Incident Commander Bob Johnson PNW11
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Another round of dry, windy weather expected on the Oregon Lakes Fire Friday
After a day of cooler, calmer weather and minimal fire activity on Wednesday, the team assigned to the Oregon Lakes Fire is busy planning for another round of warmer, windier weather forecasted Friday. Cooler temperatures, clouds and even light precipitation… Read More ›
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East Fork Fire Transitions to a Type 4 Incident Commander
This will be the final update for the East Fork Fire unless significant activity occurs. Transition to a Type 4 Incident Commander took place this morning at 7am. The last of the smokejumpers and overhead are being shuttled out of… Read More ›
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East Fork Fire Community Open House Tonight
An open house will be held tonight at the Sterling Elementary School from 5-7pm. Stop by this evening to talk with East Fork Fire personnel as well as local officials from the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, the Alaska Division of… Read More ›
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East Fork Fire TFR Encroachments Becoming a Concern
There have been numerous aircraft busting the temporary flight restriction (TFR) in place over the fire. The TFR is in place to provide for the safety of fire-related aircraft operations. Pilots should check with the Federal Aviation Administration before flying… Read More ›
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Warmer and Drier Conditions Return to the East Fork Fire
The recent cool and damp weather conditions moderated fire behavior on the East Fork Fire burning in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. Warm and dry weather has returned to the Peninsula and is predicted to continue through the weekend. The… Read More ›
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East Fork Fire to Begin Demobilizing
Current cool and damp weather conditions continue to moderate fire behavior on the East Fork Fire burning in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. Due to the moderating fire activity, fire managers are beginning the demobilization process and expect to start… Read More ›
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