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• McKinley Fire August 21 Update with Video Update by Operations Chief Branden Petersen

  By Alaska National Park Service on August 21, 2019

  

  Structure assessment and protection continue on the McKinley Fire Firefighters on the McKinley Fire are continuing efforts today to assess and protect structures on the approximate 4,349 acre fire burning between Willow and Talkeetna. An evacuation order remains in effect… Read More ›

• Live – 10am August 21, 2019, McKinley Fire OPerations with Brandon Peterson

  By Alaska National Park Service on August 20, 2019

  

  Firefighters on the McKinley Fire are continuing efforts today to assess and protect structures on the approximate 4,349 acre fire burning between Willow and Talkeetna. An evacuation order remains in effect for the fire area from Mileposts 82 to 91… Read More ›

• Final Update for Chetaslina and Long Fires

  By Alaska National Park Service on July 30, 2019

  

  COPPER CENTER, AK – With the increase of precipitation received over the Chetaslina and Long fires in the past several days, fire activity continues to be minimal. Fire personnel will continue to monitor these fires and will conduct another reconnaissance… Read More ›

• Chetaslina and Long Fire Update: Why Monitor Fires?

  By Alaska National Park Service on July 29, 2019

  

  COPPER CENTER, AK – The local area has received rainfall over the last few days allowing Wrangell-St. Elias to lift the campfire restrictions in the park and preserve. The use of gas grills and barbeques at campsites are allowed. Fire activity… Read More ›

• Chetaslina and Long Fire Update: No Growth Observed on Fires

  By Alaska National Park Service on July 28, 2019

  

  COPPER CENTER, AK – No growth was observed on the Chetaslina (#606) or Long (#484) fires with minimal if any smoke.  Minimal rain was measured in the area on Saturday with additional rain expected for today. National Park Service Fire… Read More ›

• Chetaslina and Long Fire Update: Rain and Cloud Cover Continue to Dampen Monitored Fires

  By Alaska National Park Service on July 27, 2019

  

  COPPER CENTER, AK – The monitored fires in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve continue to burn in the duff soil layer of the forest floor. Duff is a soil type made of dead plant material including conifer needles, moss,… Read More ›

• Fire Restrictions Lifted; Public Still Asked to Maintain Vigilance

  By Alaska National Park Service on July 26, 2019

  

  COPPER CENTER, AK –Based on current and predicted fire activity, the Alaska Multi-Agency Coordination Group decided to lower the Alaska Preparedness Level from 5, the highest, to 4 yesterday. This is due to a decrease in statewide fire activity. Cloud… Read More ›

• Campfire prohibition lifted in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve

  By Alaska National Park Service on July 26, 2019

  COPPER CENTER, AK – With cooler temperatures and much needed precipitation alleviating the severe fire conditions, Superintendent Ben Bobowski announced today that, effective immediately, campfires are again permitted throughout Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve. The use of gas grills and… Read More ›

• Another Day of Showers Expected; Warmer, Drier Next Week

  By Alaska National Park Service on July 25, 2019

  

  COPPER CENTER, AK – More rain is expected today as showers continue to move through the Copper River Basin area. An increase in rainfall expected for Friday. Recent precipitation across the south-central part of the state should moderate fire behavior. However,… Read More ›

• Rain Quiets Fires, Temporarily

  By Alaska National Park Service on July 24, 2019

  COPPER CENTER, AK – Both the Chetaslina (#606) and Long (#484) fires received precipitation over the night moderating fire behavior. More rain is forecast for Thursday, but it will likely not be enough precipitation to put out the fires. The… Read More ›