June 6, 2014, 1 p.m. Division of Forestry engines and helitack from Homer and Soldotna along with resources from the Funny River Fire joined with firefighters from Kachemak Emergency Services to respond to a reported ½ acre fire off of… Read More ›
Active Wildland Fire
100 Mile Creek Fire shows little growth
June 5, 2014 8:07 a.m. Progress is going well on the 100 Mile Creek Fire that is still estimated at around 9,400 acres with very little spread and activity observed. There are currently 221 personnel: hand crews, Smoke Jumpers, and support… Read More ›
Funny River Fire update: 193,597 acres with 60% containment
10:00 AM June 4, 2014 Today, we expect to see isolated small smoke columns well within the existing contained fire perimeter in pockets of unburned fuels (trees). Southwest light winds are predicted. Last night near Torpedo Lake, a very small… Read More ›
100 Mile Creek Fire update
June 4, 2014 8:26 a.m. The 100 Mile Creek Fire is currently estimated at 9,400 acres. The majority of acres gained is a result of burnout operations to reinforce the OP sites along the southern perimeter and not a result… Read More ›
Funny River Fire update
1 p.m. June 3, 2014 The fire is still 59% contained at 193,597 acres There are 555 personnel assigned to the fire. Fire behavior yesterday was limited to isolated smoldering pockets in very sheltered fuels with crews working in a… Read More ›
100 Mile Creek Fire effort holding steady
June 3, 2014 7:51 a.m. Up to five helicopters provided support to the fire along with an aerial reconnaissance aircraft. Crews and aerial resources assisted in securing additional sites with hand and aerial firing operations. Personnel continue monitoring to meet… Read More ›
Funny River update: 193,597 acres with 59% containment
9:30 AM June 2, 2014 Precipitation continued across the Kenai Peninsula Sunday that helped saturate available fuels in the fire area. No smoke was visible over the area yesterday although at times you could smell smoke in the air. Firefighters… Read More ›
Six Mile Fire 100 percent contained
June 1, 2014 7:36 a.m. Personnel worked to secure the perimeter of the 44 acre fire, that began on May 31, achieving 100% containment by the end of shift. Intermittent rain and wind permeated the area diminishing fire activity and aiding… Read More ›
The Kenai Peninsula Borough Office of Emergency Management call center is closed
Beginning Monday, June 2, 2014, residents may call the general OEM line at (907)262-4910. The OEM staff are available to answer calls during normal business hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. The information hotline will be put back in… Read More ›
Notices to Airmen over the Funny River Fire
June 1, 6p.m. Fire officials are reminding pilots that a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR), NOTAM 4/3147, is still in place over the Funny River Fire. This TFR applies to all general aviation traffic and is required for safe operations of… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 