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McKinley Fire Daily Update September 14 2019 – 9:30am – Alaskan Incident Commander Zane Brown Assumes Command
At 7:00 am on September 14, Alaskan Type 3 Incident Commander Zane Brown and his team assumed command of the fire with the goal of being the final team to bring closure to the ongoing tasks of suppression and repair…. Read More ›
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Live – McKinley Fire Update as Zane Brown’s Type 3 Alaska Based Team Prepares to Assume Command
Live – McKinley Fire update from the command post in Willow with a behind the scenes look at the plan for what incoming Incident Commander Zane Brown has for the Type 3 local organization that will see this suppression and… Read More ›
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McKinley Fire Daily Update September 13 2019 – 7:30am
Extreme caution and a high level of awareness is urged for residents within the fire perimeter. Deep pockets of burning organic material called ashpits, along with fire weakened trees pose significant dangers to anyone inside the burn area. Containment: 95%… Read More ›
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Live – McKinley and Deshka Landing Fire Updates with Operations Chief: 12 Minute Video for Sept 12 2019
Live – McKinley & Deshka Fire update from the command post in Willow. We’ll talk about the smoke reported on Deshka Landing Fire yesterday and the mop up, chipping and repair occurring on the McKinley Fire. Please ask your questions… Read More ›
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The McKinley Fire Safety Challenges Addressed by Incident Commander Peter Butteri: 4 Minute Video
#McKinleyFire Twenty firefighters and three civilians have been injured by hazards unique to the extreme drought that has resulted in the enormous quantity and size of ash pits and falling trees. While suppression efforts are nearly complete, Incident Commander trainee Peter… Read More ›
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McKinley Fire Video of Clean Up and Recovery: Team Rubicon Volunteers from Alaska and the Lower 48
#McKinleyFire With 52 private residences and 84 outbuildings destroyed by the wind driven wildfire on August 17th and 18th, Team Rubicon has been providing impacted homeowners like Susan Bell assistance with debris removal and clean up efforts. Homeowners who have… Read More ›
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Live – McKinley Fire – Supply and Backhaul “Breaking it Down”
Live – #McKinleyFire – September 8, 2019, Supply and Backhaul with Ordering Manager Tray Hall “Breaking it Down,” and how we deal with all of that dirty hose. Crews will continue to work around structures removing hazards such as unstable… Read More ›
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Live – McKinley Fire Clean up with Team Rubicon, September 7, 2019
Live – #McKinleyFire Clean up with Team Rubicon, September 7, 2019 – Kale Casey is on scene with Team Rubicon Alaska Incident Commander and State Administrator Rachel Alford to “Break it Down.” The fire recovery process is long, slow and potentially dangerous work for… Read More ›
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McKinley Fire Slideshow: Team Rubicon Volunteers & NCOs Clearing Debris Following Safety Checks
Team Rubicon can provide assistance with debris removal and clean up. Team Rubicon unites the skills and experiences of military veterans with first responders to rapidly deploy emergency response teams. Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) are also actively working… Read More ›
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Live – McKinley Fire Willow Farmer’s Market, September 6, 2019
Live – #McKinleyFire – Kale and Mariah visit Willow Farmer’s Market, September 6, 2019 REMINDER: Burn permit suspensions remain in effect! No burn barrels or open burning are allowed. Details can be found at http://dnr.alaska.gov. Yesterday firefighters worked to extinguish recently discovered hotspots,… Read More ›
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