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McKinley Fire Video: Drone Footage Showing Burn Intensities and Fire Weakened Trees Falling Down
McKinleyFire REMINDER: If you fly, we can’t! The drone footage we are sharing with you was captured by our drone (Unmanned Aircraft System) specialists who coordinate all flights with the Air Operations Branch Director. The UAS is considered another aircraft… Read More ›
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Live – McKinley Fire at Sheep Creek Lodge September 3, 2019
Live – #McKinleyFire on the line with Team Rubicon at Sheep Creek Lodge. Fire Information: 907-313-9826Cloud cover, rain and cooler temperatures on Labor Day helped firefighters make steady progress mopping-up around structures and further securing the perimeter. The fire vicinity… Read More ›
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McKinley Fire Live AM Update From Camp Ladasa September 3, 2019
Live – #McKinleyFire morning update with PIOs Gina Treesh and Jacob Welsh from Camp Ladasa. Containment is 95% and size is 3,288 acres. Fire information: 907-313-9826 Cloud cover, rain and cooler temperatures on Labor Day helped firefighters make steady progress… Read More ›
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Team Rubicon on Site at McKinley Fire to Aid in Clean Up
The veteran operated, all-volunteer Team Rubicon is on scene at the McKinley Fire to assist residents with clean up from the wildfire. This hardy crew can provide assistance with debris removal and clean up around fire damaged homes. The volunteers who… Read More ›
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McKinley Fire Morning Update from Camp Ladasa, “Breaking it Down” September 2, 2019
Live – #McKinleyFire morning update with Ops Section Chief Pat Harty from Camp Ladasa. Containment is 95% and size is 3,288 acres. Fire information: 907-313-9826 Firefighters’ work has brought the containment level to 95% securing most of the fire perimeter;… Read More ›
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Live – McKinley Fire Video: Fire Crews Meet With Therapy Dogs Before Shift As Containment Continues to Increase
Live – McKinley Fire Camp “Break it Down” with the National Crisis Response Canines giving fire fighters a chance to get loved before heading to the fireline. Meet the amazing women and their therapy dogs who serve Alaskans. Subscribe to… Read More ›
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Live Video -Morning Update from the Menard Sports Complex Evacuation Center
#McKinleyFire 10% Containment, 273 personnel and a decrease in overall acreage to 3,752 due to more sophisticated mapping. Firefighters make significant progress building direct containment lines Light winds and more favorable weather allowed firefighters to complete their second consecutive day… Read More ›
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Live – McKinley Fire Update from the Upper Susitna Senior Center Evacuation Center with Jim Banks from the Red Cross Assisting Evacuees
Live – McKinley Fire update from one of the evacuation centers for the hundreds of residents who have been impacted by this dynamic and fast changing wildfire. We are asking that if you have evacuated or have a family member… Read More ›
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FINAL VIDEO UPDATE: Chalkyitsik and Cornucopia Complexes Summary of the 2019 Upper Yukon Flats Fire
Watch the season wrap up for the Chalkyitsik and Cornucopia Complexes. This twelve minute wide ranging summary brings you to the front lines. Chalkyitsik/Cornucopia Fire YouTube videos: https://bit.ly/2K5TW6h and the BLM Alaska YouTube Channel. In mid-July storms passed through the Yukon… Read More ›
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Upper Yukon Flats Busy Fire Season Moderates – FINAL FIRE UPDATE August 13, 2019
In mid-July storms passed through the Yukon Flats with thousands of lightning strikes. Drought conditions left the trees and duff layer very dry allowing fires to grow and difficult to contain. The rest of Alaska was also experiencing an extreme… Read More ›
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