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• Sockeye Fire now 53 percent contained

  By m1clark on June 21, 2015

  

  Cooler temperatures and higher humidity have allowed firefighters to complete and secure fire lines along portions of the north, northeast, south and west flanks. Fire containment has jumped to 53%. Re-entry of residents within the fire perimeter is going smoothly…. Read More ›

• Sockeye Fire at 7,264 acres, 15 percent contained

  By m1clark on June 20, 2015

  

  Fire lines held yesterday against the south winds, and the remaining evacuations were lifted today as planned. The south winds have brought cooler temperatures and higher humidity, which are helping firefighters. The small increase in acreage occurred on the southwest… Read More ›

• Sockeye Fire Update – Friday, June 19

  By m1clark on June 19, 2015

  Firefighters are making substantial progress on the Sockeye Fire, and several restrictions are being reduced today. Today firefighters will closely monitor fire lines and fire behavior as winds shift 180 degrees and begin coming from the south.The 7,066 fire did… Read More ›

• Sockeye Fire Evacuation Road Closure and Temporary Flight Restriction Update

  By m1clark on June 18, 2015

  

  Effective Friday, June 19, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. The evacuation area will be reduced to within the fire perimeter with the addition of nine security check points. Home owners who have lost homes can re-enter from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m…. Read More ›

• More accurate mapping reduces size of Sockeye Fire

  By m1clark on June 18, 2015

  

  Houston, Alaska – Hundreds of firefighters are helping to hold the line on the Sockeye Fire, burning north of Willow. With more accurate mapping the fire is now estimated at 7,066 acres – a reduction of 489 acres, primarily in… Read More ›

• Sockeye Fire Sees Little Growth; Community Meeting Tonight

  By m1clark on June 17, 2015

  

  Houston, Alaska – Fire personnel are encouraged with little growth in the perimeter of the Sockeye Fire burning north of Willow. The fire is now at 7,555 acres, an increase of 43 acres. Red Flag Warnings for low humidity, with… Read More ›

• Sockeye Fire: Detailed maps of the Fire Area

  By m1clark on June 16, 2015

  

  Detailed maps of the area within and adjacent to the fire perimeter.

• Red Flag Warnings in Effect for the Sockeye Fire Area, Media Availability at 2 p.m.

  By m1clark on June 16, 2015

  

  Houston, Alaska – Fire crews fighting the Sockeye Fire are facing continued hot, dry conditions again today and that’s likely to mean continued extreme fire behavior. The fire, burning north of Willow, saw moderate growth to the west, north, and… Read More ›

• Sockeye Fire now estimated at 6,500 acres

  By m1clark on June 15, 2015

  12:30 a.m. , June 15 – The fast-moving Sockeye Fire, burning along the Parks Highway in the Willow area, is now estimated at 6,500 acres.  The evacuation area has been expanded to cover the area from Milepost 63 to 77, and… Read More ›

• Sockeye Fire evacuation area expanded

  By m1clark on June 14, 2015

  

  10:30 p.m. – The Sockeye Fire burning along the Parks Highway in the Willow area has grown to 4,183 acres.  The evacuation area extends from Miles 66 to 77 of the Parks Highway and the highway remains closed.  The fire is burning… Read More ›