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 ›
Active Wildland Fire
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 ›
Firefighters control Sandra Street Fire east of Homer
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 ›
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 ›
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