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Fuel and wind-driven Clear Fire continues push south, firefighters focus on protecting homes
The fuel and wind driven Clear Fire continues to push south, with firefighters’ primary focus on protecting homes at risk. An overnight infrared flight provided fire personnel with an accurate picture of the fire’s heat and perimeter, resulting in a… Read More ›
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Clear Fire Shifts Toward the East, Evacuation Notices Expanded, Community Meeting Planned for Tuesday
(Clear, Alaska) – The Clear Fire is located 8.5 miles west of Anderson, Alaska. The fire has burned 9,552 acres and is 7 percent contained at this time. Monday’s shifting winds nudged the fire to the south and east toward… Read More ›
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Following Helicopter Accident, Work Continues to Contain Clear Fire
Size: 9,552 acres Containment: 7% Start Date: June 21, 2022 Fuels: A mix of tundra, brush, hardwood and black spruce Location: 8.5 miles west of Anderson, Alaska Personnel: 207 Cause: Natural, Lightning From Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of… Read More ›
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Continued Warm and Dry Conditions Aid Fire Spread, Spur More Evacuations as Type 2 Team Takes Over Management of Clear Fire
Size: 5,500 acres Location: 3 miles north of the Kobe Ag Subdivision, Anderson Subdivision, and Quota Subdivision Containment: 5% Personnel: 172 Start Date: June 21, 2022 Cause: Natural, lightning Fuels: A mix of tundra, brush, hardwoods, and black spruce (Clear,… Read More ›
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