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 ›
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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 ›
Strong winds keep Alaska fire crews busy
June 1, 2014 2 p.m. (Fairbanks, AK) – Alaska experienced a rare weather phenomenon on Saturday, as the passage of a violent cold front brought prolonged southerly winds nearly statewide. Along with the passing of the front came a significant… Read More ›
100 Mile Creek Fire grows with strong winds
June 1, 2014 1:07 p.m. Chinook winds and Red Flag Warning conditions in the area prevented fire personnel and aviation response to the OP sites. The weather conditions led to erratic fire behavior; causing the fire to cross the OP road…. Read More ›
Funny River Fire update: 193,243 acres with 58% containment
9:30 AM June 1, 2014 Community Barbeque for Firefighters from 6 – 8 PM Sunday at the Sport Center in Soldotna The Kenai Peninsula and the Funny River Fire received wetting rain Saturday along with 15 to 25 mile per… Read More ›
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