Live – #McKinleyFire – September 8, 2019, Supply and Backhaul with Ordering Manager Tray Hall “Breaking it Down,” and how we deal with all of that dirty hose. Crews will continue to work around structures removing hazards such as unstable… Read More ›
AK Fire Info
September 8, 2019 4:00 p.m. Swan Lake Fire Update
#swanlakefire The last firefighters and their equipment are expected to be off the line at the Caribou Lake Fire this afternoon. On the Swan Lake Fire, some crews are demobilizing and excess equipment is being hauled back to be readied… Read More ›
09/08/19 – 3:15 p.m. – South Alaska Smoke Outlook
With cooler, wetter weather and reduced fire behavior, smoke from wildfires has diminished noticeably in the Southcentral Alaska region. The Smoke Outlook published on September 8, 2019 will be the final outlook produced for this area. A general 3-day outlook… Read More ›
McKinley Fire Interview with Molly and Jessi Owners of Sheep Creek Lodge in Caswell, Alaska – Neighbors helping Neighbors
#McKinleyFire – Uncertain of whether the Sheep Creek Lodge was still standing after the wildfire burned through their neighborhood, these two women along with lodge staff opened their doors to the community, fire crew and everyone else. Listen to Lodge… Read More ›
Deshka Landing Fire – IC Al Lawson Thanks Community
As Pacific Northwest Incident Command Team 10 finishes the task on the Deshka Landing Fire, Incident Commander has some closing words of thanks in this short video. #deshkalandingfire
Swan Lake Fire Update – 09/08/19 12:15 pm
Crews are flying drones today near Engineer Lake as well as near the Fuller Lake Trail in search of hot spots. If heat is found near the line firefighters will take action to extinguish those areas of concern. Fire crews… Read More ›
Mat-Su Valley burn suspension to be lifted at noon today; Kenai Peninsula burn suspension remains in effect
Due to significant rainfall yesterday and last night, the burn permit suspension that has been in effect for the Matanuska-Susitina Valley will be lifted at noon today, Sunday, September 8. Open debris burning and the use of burn barrels will… Read More ›
9/8/19 – 11:10 AM – Swan Lake Fire Update
Significant Rainfall Measured Over Fire Significant rain fell across the fire perimeter overnight. One-half inch fell over the fireline with .6” being reported in Cooper Landing. Rain and cloud cover have resulted in little fire activity. The fire continues to… Read More ›
Swan Lake Fire Operational Video Briefing – September 8, 2019 – 8:40 AM
#Swanlakefire Up to a half of inch of rain fell on the fire overnight and because of that fire activity is expected to be minimal today. Hundreds of firefighters remain engaged in extinguishing hot spots and other actions to further… Read More ›
McKinley Fire – Morning Update, 9/8/2019
Acreage: 3,288 Containment: 95% Personnel: 399 Start Date: 8/17/2019 Burn permit suspensions lifted for Mat-Su Borough today at noon! This does not apply to the Kenai area. Details can be found at http://dnr.alaska.gov Please respect private property boundaries when… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 