June 26, 2022, Daily Update, 9:30 am The total complex size is 542,800 acres. There are over 230 total resources assigned to the various fires, including two Type 1 Hotshot crews, one Type 2 Initial Attack Hand crew, two fire… Read More ›
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Minto Lakes Fire surpasses 8,000 acres
The Minto Lakes Fire (#349) continues to grow with an estimated acreage of more than 8,300 acres. A smoke inversion has prevented aircraft from flying which is delaying more accurate mapping of the fire perimeter. The June 21st lightning caused fire… Read More ›
Crews preparing for increased potential for fire growth on Lime Complex with continued hot, dry conditions and increased winds
June 25, 2022, Daily Update, 9:30 am The total complex size is 528,260 acres. There are over 215 total resources assigned to the various fires, including two Type 1 Hotshot crews, one Type 2 Initial Attack Hand crew, four helicopters… Read More ›
Minto Lakes Fire more than doubles in size
The Minto Lakes Fire (#349) grew more than 4,000 acres overnight and is now estimated to be 6,000 acres. The June 21st lightning caused fire is burning between Washington Creek and Chatanika River, two miles north of the Murphy Dome… Read More ›
Water dropping aircraft utilized on Lime Complex to cool down the fires edge
June 24, 2022, Daily Update, 9:30 am The total complex size is 518,710 acres. There are over 213 total resources assigned to the various fires, including two Type 1 Hotshot crews, one Type 2 Initial Attack Hand crew, four helicopters… Read More ›
Collaborative effort in strong response to Dowling Fire in Anchorage
Final update 11:00 pm – Pioneer Peak and the squad from Palmer forestry have a hose lay all around the fire and have mopped up the perimeter 5-10 feet into the burned area from the fire’s edge. The fire was… Read More ›
Contingency line completed around Lime village
June 23, 2022, Daily Update, 9:30 am The total complex size is 494,030 acres. There are over 219 total resources assigned to the various fires, including two Type 1 Hotshot crews, one Type 2 Initial Attack Hand crew, four helicopters… Read More ›
More crews join fight against Clear Fire west of Anderson
The Clear Fire (#346) moderated in fire behavior after midnight as temperature cooled and moisture in the air increased due to the passing storms. Today, as the sun warms the area an increase in activity is expected. The fire is… Read More ›
Increased winds show perimeter growth on active fires edge within Lime Complex
June 22, 2022, Daily Update, 9:30 am The total complex size is 484,720 acres. There are over 229 total resources assigned to the various fires, including two Type 1 Hotshot crews, one Type 2 Initial Attack Hand crew, four helicopters… Read More ›
Clear Fire on east side of Teklanika River
Last update tonight 10:30 pm— Precipitation was reported on the fire. Winds have driven fire growth. It is estimated to be over 1,000 acres. White Mountain T2IA crew has arrived and at staging and will be shuttled to fire. Prineville… Read More ›
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