The Swan Lake Fire is currently 163,686 acres and is 29% contained. For a printable version of the map, click here.
AK Fire Info
Swan Lake Fire Operational Update – September 4, 2019 – 8:00 PM
Firefighters had a very productive day. Crews were able to build hand line and install hoses along that line from south of Trout Lake to Shaft Creek. They also utilized a helicopter for bucket drops. Containment lines were widened by… Read More ›
Live – September 4 – #McKinleyFire Burn Closure vs. Burn Permit Clarification
Live – September 4 – #McKinleyFire Burn Closure vs. Burn Permit Clarification. What is actually allowed right now? Breaking it down with Stephanie Bishop, Statewide Prevention Project Assistant for the Alaska DNR Division of Forestry. Just a reminder that while… Read More ›
Swan Lake Fire Operational Update – September 4, 2019 – 4:15 PM
No changes from previous update and firefighters continue to do valuable work on the Swan Lake Fire. For the past week or so, firefighters have been doing what we call “structure protection” in the Cooper Landing area. Part of that… Read More ›
Smoke Outlook for 9/4 to 9/5 Alaska South
The smoke outlook for today and tomorrow is attached along with the daily smoke average graphics. Info also available at https://fires.airfire.org/outlooks/AlaskaSouth
Swan Lake Fire Operational Update – September 4, 2019 – 12:45 PM
Portions of the Kenai River reopened today with limited access. The river is open to boating between Cooper Landing Boat Launch to Sportsman’s Landing from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The public is reminded that boaters will be ticketed by… Read More ›
Deshka Landing Fire Update, September 4
Firefighters continue their work on the Deshka Landing Fire. The fire is 95 percent contained and remains at 1,318 acres. Although fire activity has diminished with recent weather, fire personnel and aircraft are still operating in several areas where the… Read More ›
Live – McKinley Fire Update from the Disaster Assistance Center in Willow, AK
Live – #McKinleyFire Update from the Disaster Assistance Center in Willow All normal school bus stops have resumed in the Willow area.Light rain and high humidities throughout most of Tuesday allowed firefighters to steadily mop-up around structures utilizing equipment to… Read More ›
Swan Lake Fire – Sept. 4 – Daily Update
Portions of Kenai River to Reopen Today Starting today, a portion of the Kenai River will be reopened for boating on a limited basis. The river will be open to boating between Cooper Landing Boat Launch to Sportsman’s Landing from… Read More ›
McKinley Fire Morning Update: 09-04-19
All normal school bus stops have resumed in the Willow area. Light rain and high humidities throughout most of Tuesday allowed firefighters to steadily mop-up around structures utilizing equipment to mix the deep duff layer and extinguish hot embers. The… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 