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Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection website: http://forestry.alaska.gov/
Mission:
The Alaska Division of Forestry proudly serves Alaskans through forest management and wildland fire protection.
The Wildland Fire and Aviation Program provides safe, cost-effective and efficient fire protection services and related fire and aviation management activities to protect human life and values on State, private and municipal lands. The wildland fire program cooperates with other wildland fire agencies on a statewide, interagency basis.
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Resources responding to the Piledriver Slough Fire at mile 334 of the Richardson Highway in Salcha
7:15PM UPDATE: Forward progression of the fire has been stopped but air resources and firefighters will continue suppression and structure protection efforts into the evening with the use of portable water tanks, hose lays, sprinklers and pumps to prevent additional… Read More ›
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The Ridgetop Fire (#117) reaches 100% containment, crews continue to contain the Louise Creek Coal Seam Fire (#122)
Aided by cooler temperatures and wetting rains, firefighters were successfully able to safely contain 100% of the fire perimeter on the Ridgetop Fire, 5 miles north of Healy. There will continue to be a limited firefighter presence in the fire… Read More ›
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Firefighters successfully contain 90% of the Ridgetop Fire (#117) while work continues towards full containment on the Louise Creek Coal Seam Fire (#122)
Overnight, fire crews were safely able to contain 90% of the 246 acre Ridgetop Fire and will continue to work throughout the day mopping up and patrolling the fire line to reach the goal of full containment. Supported by engines… Read More ›
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Ridgetop Fire (#117) reaches 80% containment, as crews continue to secure the Louise Creek Coal Seam Fire (#122) north of Healy
Firefighters continue to make good progress on containment efforts on the Ridgetop Fire where they successfully contained 80% of the fire yesterday. Today, crews will continue to mop up and patrol the fire area in addition to removing excess fire… Read More ›
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Firefighters secure 74% of the Ridgetop Fire (#117), while containment efforts continue on the Louise Creek Coal Seam Fire (#122)
Aided by cooler nighttime temperatures and an increase in humidity over the fire area, crews increased containment on the Ridgetop Fire to 74% overnight. The fire has consumed 250 acres and has experienced very little fire growth over the past… Read More ›
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Crews continue to work to contain the Louise Creek Coal Seam Fire (#122) as firefighters successfully contain 70% of the Ridgetop Fire (#117)
Overnight, crews continued to construct suppression lines and reinforce existing dozer lines along the fire perimeter on the Louise Creek Coal Seam Fire with aviation support. Today, crews will continue to construct fire lines along the left and right flanks… Read More ›
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Ridgetop Fire (#117) reaches 60% containment while crews continue to suppress the Louise Creek Coal Seam Fire (#122)
Firefighters continue to make good progress on containing the Ridgetop Fire (#117) in addition to supporting firefighting efforts on the Louis Creek Coal Seam Fire (#122) 8 miles to the east. Over the past 24 hours, fire crews have continued… Read More ›
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Fire crews increase containment to 50% on the Ridgetop Fire (#117)
Firefighters had another successful operational period on the Ridgetop Fire, increasing containment to 50% overnight. While providing for firefighter and public safety, firefighters will continue to mop up and patrol the fire perimeter while providing structure protection within the fire… Read More ›
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Firefighters successfully contain 30% of the Ridgetop Fire (#117) north of Healy
5:00 PM UPDATE: Hand crews continued to make good progress towards containment on the Ridgetop Fire today as they continue to mop up and patrol the fire perimeter for hot spots while being supported by fire engines and helicopters. Engines… Read More ›
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Firefighters gain the upper hand on the human caused Ridgetop Fire (#117) north of Healy
5:00 PM UPDATE: Today, firefighters with the help of aviation support increased containment on the 246 acre Ridgetop Fire (#117) 5 miles north of Healy. The reduction in acreage is due to more accurate mapping. Numerous aviation resources have been… Read More ›
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