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• Manley Area Fire update, July 19

  By alaskajointinformationcenter on July 19, 2015

  Quick Facts Incident Summary Approximate Acreage Baker: 26,137 acres Hay Slough: 89,766 acres Incident Commander:   Shane Greer Start Date:   June 21, 2015 Cause:   Lightning Total Personnel:   181 Structures Lost:   0 Jurisdiction:   Alaska Fire Service… Read More ›

• Rex Complex Fires update, July 19

  By alaskajointinformationcenter on July 19, 2015

  Rex Complex Fires Update for July 19, 2015 (Anderson, AK) — Wildfires in the Rex Complex received heavy rain over the last 36 hours, aiding in suppression efforts and keeping fire spread in check. With the wetter weather conditions, Rex… Read More ›

• Tanana Area Fires update, July 19

  By alaskajointinformationcenter on July 19, 2015

  Sunday, 07/19/2015, 9:00a.m. Tanana Area Fire Facts at a Glance TOTAL ACRES: 484,948 (as of 7/17/2015) Eastern Area Incident Management Team Jim Grant-Incident Commander Spicer Creek (4 mi. N Tanana) ~ 176,714 acres; Harper Bend (6 mi. SE Tanana) ~43,169… Read More ›

• Tok Area Fires update, July 19

  By alaskajointinformationcenter on July 19, 2015

  

  Tok Area Fires Update for July 19, 2015 (Tok, AK) – Another day of windy conditions and warm temperatures amplified fire activity in the interior of the Tetlin Hills and Long Lake Fires. Firefighters will take advantage of the increased… Read More ›

• Aggie Creek Fire update, July 19

  By alaskajointinformationcenter on July 19, 2015

  

  SOUTHWEST INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM #5 Rich Nieto-Incident Commander AGGIE CREEK FIRE UPDATE Sunday July 19, 2015 AM Acres: 31,705 Start Date: June 22, 2015 Cause: Lightning Location: 30 miles NW of Fairbanks, AK Containment: 55% Fuels/Topography: Timber, grass/rugged terrain Total… Read More ›

• Delta Area Fire updates, July 18

  By alaskajointinformationcenter on July 18, 2015

  Delta Area Fire Update Saturday, July 18, 2015 Fire Information Office – 907-356-5511 HealyLakeFireInfo@gmail.com Hours of Operation: 7:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/ Follow us on Facebook: Healy Lake Fire 2015 Fire Information: Overview The Alaska Division of Forestry and… Read More ›

• Manley Area Fires update, July 18

  By alaskajointinformationcenter on July 18, 2015

  Fire Information (907) 672-3202 Quick Facts Incident Summary Approximate Acreage:  Baker: 26,130 acres Hay Slough: 89,747 acres Incident Commander:   Shane Greer Start Date:  June 21, 2015 Cause:   Lightning Total Personnel:   220 Structures Lost:   0 Jurisdiction:  … Read More ›

• Middle Yukon Fires (Ruby Area Fires) update, July 18

  By alaskajointinformationcenter on July 18, 2015

  July 18, 2015 Contact: Public Information Officer: Mike Johnson Phone: 907-987-9838 *Note¬¬–we cannot access the voicemail What: Middle Yukon Fires/Ruby Area Fires Cause: Lightning Location: A series of fires are located near Ruby, Alaska on the Galena Fire Management Zone… Read More ›

• Tok Area Fires update, July 18

  By alaskajointinformationcenter on July 18, 2015

  

  Tok Area Fires Update for July 18, 2015 (Tok, AK) – Afternoon winds in the Tok area increased fire activity on the Chisana 2, Long Lake and Tetlin Hills Fires yesterday. Due to the warming trend, smoke can be seen… Read More ›

• Aggie Creek Fire update, July 18

  By alaskajointinformationcenter on July 18, 2015

  

  SOUTHWEST INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM #5 Rich Nieto-Incident Commander AGGIE CREEK FIRE UPDATE Saturday July 18, 2015 AM Acres: 31,885 Start Date: June 22, 2015 Cause: Lightning Location: 30 miles NW of Fairbanks, AK Containment: 53% Fuels/Topography: Timber, grass/rugged terrain Total… Read More ›