Beginning tomorrow, Sunday, July 17, at 0700, the Poorman Complex will transition to a Type 4 incident with Incident Commander Mike Seaton assuming command. As the Southern Area Gray team transitions out, we would like to thank the village of… Read More ›
Higher relative humidity and slightly cooler temperatures contributed to a favorable environment for firefighting crews on the Little Chena River Fire (#499). While some hots spots remain, crews are taking advantage of the weather and minimal fire activity to complete… Read More ›
Rains across the Middle Tanana Complex have reduced activity on the fires burning in the areas of Shaw Creek, Salcha, and Goodpaster rivers. Evacuation notices are reduced to Level 1 “Ready” for all areas in the complex, including the unincorporated… Read More ›
(Clear, Alaska) – Special Notes: Today will be the last day Northwest Team 10 has command of the Clear Fire. At 6:00 p.m. command will transition to Northern Rockies Team 1. Members of both teams worked together yesterday to ensure… Read More ›
Lime Complex Daily Update July 15, 2022 – 9 a.m. The Lime Complex consists of two staffed fires and sixteen unstaffed fires. The total size of the combined fires is 865,620 acres, and there are 126 resources assigned to the… Read More ›
Firefighters completed structure preparation for approximately 33 structures along the Poorman Road area. At this time, there are no immediate threats to structures near the Camp Creek and Donut Fires. Crews will continue to monitor fire activity and assess structures… Read More ›
(Fairbanks, AK) – Rains across the Middle Tanana Complex have reduced fire activity on the nine fires burning in the areas of Salcha, Shaw, and Goodpaster rivers. Evacuation notices are being reduced to Level 1 Ready for all areas in… Read More ›
Fires on the Paradise Complex saw low to moderate fire growth yesterday, and the same is expected for today. Hotshots and smokejumpers are still working in the community of Lake Minchumina to prepare structures and cut fire breaks around native… Read More ›
Moderating weather continues to have a dampening effect on fire behavior across most of the Little Chena River Fire (#499). Minor precipitation fell yesterday morning, although not enough rainfall has been received to soak into the thick duff layer. Temperatures… Read More ›
The Type 2 Northern Rockies Incident Management Team 3 managing the Middle Tanana Complex will hold one more community meeting before transitioning these fires to a type 3 team on Monday. This meeting is virtual, meaning it will be broadcast… Read More ›
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