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Evacuation downgrades affecting the Chatanika River Corridor.
Aerial view of the Minto Lakes Fire from July 17, 2022 Photo by CIIMT 14 Logistics Chief L. Dirk – while enroute to Rampart.
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Resources continue to complete suppression repair on the Minto Lakes Fire.
Incident Commander Jerry McGowan and division Luis Dozal check on the progress of the suppression repair.
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Continued rain is expected through the week on the Minto Lakes Fire.
Suppression repair continues on the re-opened dozer line put in place to protect the communities of Himilaya and Hayes Creek. Photo USFS Luis Dozel
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Additional rain received on the Minto Lakes Fire
Incident meteorologist, Brent Bower, took this as the weather system was developing, prior to the rain we received through the evening and into today.
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Suppression repair begins on the Minto Lakes Fire
DNR Camp Crew 20 (George Captain Operator, Lee Captain, Banding and Crew Boss Karl David) rolling hose used on the Minto Lakes Fire, photo by Ken Kempter USFS
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Evacuation levels downgraded in the Hayes Creek and Himilaya areas on Minto Lakes Fire
Suppression repair action are beginning on the Minto Lakes Fire, photo by Luis Dozal USFS
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Minto Lakes Fire gaining containment
View of a type 2 helicopter loading water from the Chatanika River with the crew spike camp in the foreground. USFS Picture
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Rain continues to fall on the Minto Lakes Fire.
Minto Lakes Fire interior burning conditions – USFS Picture
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Rainfall received across Minto Lakes Fire
Local airboat drivers and boats assisting the crews logistically
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Smoke and inversion reduced expected fire behavior on the Minto Lakes Fire
Crews putting in pumps along the Chatanika river to assist in extinguishing spots and heat.
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