7:45 PM UPDATE: Lake George Fire (#161) is currently experiencing moderated fire behavior on the perimeter. The fire is still being estimated at 47 acres and maintaining its footprint. Helicopters, tankers and fire boss firefighting aircraft have been successful in cooling… Read More ›
The Piledriver Slough Fire (#151) is fully contained as of this morning. The 1.2 acre fire received a quick response yesterday by local Salcha Fire and Rescue and the Division of Forestry and Fire protection personnel. Aerial resources supported ground… Read More ›
7:15PM UPDATE: Forward progression of the fire has been stopped but air resources and firefighters will continue suppression and structure protection efforts into the evening with the use of portable water tanks, hose lays, sprinklers and pumps to prevent additional… Read More ›
Aided by cooler temperatures and wetting rains, firefighters were successfully able to safely contain 100% of the fire perimeter on the Ridgetop Fire, 5 miles north of Healy. There will continue to be a limited firefighter presence in the fire… Read More ›
Overnight, fire crews were safely able to contain 90% of the 246 acre Ridgetop Fire and will continue to work throughout the day mopping up and patrolling the fire line to reach the goal of full containment. Supported by engines… Read More ›
Firefighters continue to make good progress on containment efforts on the Ridgetop Fire where they successfully contained 80% of the fire yesterday. Today, crews will continue to mop up and patrol the fire area in addition to removing excess fire… Read More ›
Aided by cooler nighttime temperatures and an increase in humidity over the fire area, crews increased containment on the Ridgetop Fire to 74% overnight. The fire has consumed 250 acres and has experienced very little fire growth over the past… Read More ›
Overnight, crews continued to construct suppression lines and reinforce existing dozer lines along the fire perimeter on the Louise Creek Coal Seam Fire with aviation support. Today, crews will continue to construct fire lines along the left and right flanks… Read More ›
Firefighters had another successful operational period on the Ridgetop Fire, increasing containment to 50% overnight. While providing for firefighter and public safety, firefighters will continue to mop up and patrol the fire perimeter while providing structure protection within the fire… Read More ›
5:00 PM UPDATE: Hand crews continued to make good progress towards containment on the Ridgetop Fire today as they continue to mop up and patrol the fire perimeter for hot spots while being supported by fire engines and helicopters. Engines… Read More ›
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