The Elephant and Lush fires continued to show minimal activity throughout the day yesterday. Firefighters remained focused on protecting values at risk.
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Crews Advance on Containment as Fire Activity Increases Slightly on the Ninetyeight Fire
The Ninetyeight Fire (#218) continues to challenge crews with warm, dry weather conditions that have led to moderate fire behavior. Over the weekend, fire activity slightly increased, with creeping and smoldering observed along the southern edge, while single-tree torching occurred in the north.
Persistent dry conditions expand Roundabout Complex as firefighters work to hold the line at the Koyukuk River
The Moldy Fire (#279) remains the only active fire within the Roundabout Complex, now totaling 73,185 acres. Extreme fire behavior on both the north and south ends of the fire resulted in an increase of about 10,000 acres yesterday. No changes to evacuation levels and no firefighter injuries or accidents were reported.
Mop up and structure protection continues on Himalaya Road Fire
Mop up and structure protection continues on the Himalaya Road Fire (#223), Aggie Creek Fire (#268) and Obrien Fire (#172). Crews work toward increasing containment on the Himalaya Road Fire along Haystack Drive. On the Aggie Creek Fire, crews finished prepping structures on Himilaya Loop Road and are assessing structures to the south of the fire. Firefighters on the Obrien Fire finished laying hose around the BLM Recreation shelters. All three fires are responding to the warmer, dryer conditions as interior pockets of fuel are burning.
Surge resources making progress along the Parks Highway on the Nenana Ridge Complex
Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,554 acres Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 20,535 acres Personnel: 555 Evacuation Information Evacuation levels were updated on Thursday, July 10th, by the Fairbanks North Star Borough and the Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. 🔴 Level 3 “GO!”: 🟡… Read More ›
Containment and mop up continues on the Bear Creek and Saint George Creek fires
KEY MESSAGE: Firefighters will take advantage of anticipated cooler and more humid conditions to strengthen control lines and expand mop-up operations. Scattered lightning moved through the area, but rain was isolated and may not have reached the fire. Crews remain… Read More ›
Work on Gisasa Fire wrapping up; weather change forecast for western Alaska
Eight smokejumpers assigned to the Gisasa Fire (#432) are in the final stages of mop up, working to identify and put out any remaining heat that could potentially threaten the containment line. The fire is 80 percent contained, and firefighters have hose around the perimeter.
Warm, dry weather aids Goldrun Complex fire growth
Continued warm, dry weather has aided the growth of the fires that make up the Goldrun Complex. The eight fires, which were started by lightning in an area between Kiana and Ambler in the Kobuk Valley, increased their acreage by a combined 5,441 acres since yesterday.
New thermal imaging leads to an increase in acreage across the Ptarmigan Complex
As a result of new thermal imaging and improved mapping, the Ptarmigan Complex total fire acreage increased to 49,508 acres. The acreage for the largest fire, the Turtle (#242) is 34,903. The Ikheenjik Fire (#243) is being included as part of the Turtle Fire for management and acreage. There was minimal fire activity present yesterday across the complex, with the observed fire behavior consisting of flanking, creeping, and smoldering. The warming and drying trend for the weekend may still lead to an increase in fire activity and smoke.
Crews complete key work as Nelchina Glacier Fire reaches 19% containment
The Nelchina Glacier Fire (#226), located approximately 3 miles south of the Eureka Roadhouse, remains 3,920 acres and is now 19% contained. There are currently 69 personnel assigned to the fire. Fire crews have completed mop-up to the 100-foot standard… Read More ›
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