June 10, 2014 7:39 a.m. Personnel observed the 1.9 acre fire smoldering with some interior creeping. Lack of near by water sources and deep burning around the root systems of spruce and mixed hardwoods has slowed progress. the eight smokejumpers… Read More ›
Active Wildland Fire
Lightning fire starts in Tanana
June 9, 2014 11:40 p.m. Three fire starts occurred in the BLM Alaska Fire Service Tanana Zone on June 8 as a result of over 3500 lightning strikes across the Interior. The largest fire, Oldman Landing, was reported at 80… Read More ›
100 Mile Creek Fire update
June 9, 2014 7:51 a.m. Lighter winds and higher humidity moderated fire activity and allowed for more direct line construction. Aerial tankers worked the northern flank of the fire along with helicopter bucket operations. A load of smokejumpers responded to the Richardson… Read More ›
Funny River Fire update
June 9, 6:30 a.m. Smoke columns will remain visible within the fire perimeter for the next few weeks. Current fire acreage 196,598 acres with 60% contained. 54 personnel are assigned to the incident. One crew, two excavators and two helicopters… Read More ›
Funny River Fire update
June 8, 12:00 p.m. Residents will continue to see smoke columns burning within the fire perimeter for the next few weeks. Current fire acreage 196,598 acres with 60% contained. 81 personnel are assigned to the incident. Two crews, three dozers… Read More ›
Type 1 Team to 100 Mile Creek Fire
June 8, 2014 8:24 a.m. The Alaska Interagency Incident Management Team has been assigned to the 100 Mile Creek Fire. The Team is scheduled to begin Monday, June 9. Low relative humidity and wind caused increased growth of the fire to the… Read More ›
Increased activity on the 100 Mile Creek Fire
June 7, 2014 9:47 p.m. Activity has increased on the 100 Mile Creek fire due to drier fuel conditions. Firefighters continue to work to improve firelines along the northern perimeter. Aerial support continues to provide water and retardant drops on… Read More ›
Funny River Fire update: 196,598 acres with 60% contained
Saturday, June 07, 2014 9:21 AM Current fire acreage 196,598 acres with 60% contained. 171 personnel are assigned to the incident. Tim Soliday’s Type 3 Team assumed command at 0700, June 6, 2014. Three crews and two helicopters are assigned… Read More ›
100 Mile Creek Fire stays in place
June 7, 2014 9:33 a.m. The 100 Mile Creek Fire on Donnelly Training Area near Delta Junction remains at 9,400 acres. The fire behavior consisted of single-tree torching, creeping and smoldering. Military EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) team successfully detonated UXO… Read More ›
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