Cloud cover, rain and cooler temperatures on Labor Day helped firefighters make steady progress mopping-up around structures and further securing the perimeter. The fire vicinity saw approximately a half-inch of precipitation, with widespread light rain continuing overnight. Light and variable… Read More ›
Good morning – attached is today’s public information map for the Swan Lake Fire. The fire remains at 162,179 acres and 29% containment. Approximately .2″ fell around the whole perimeter of the fire, and about one-half of an inch of… Read More ›
Live – #McKinleyFire evening update from Incident Command Post weather and fire behavior updates. Containment is 95% and size is 3,288 acres. Fire information: 907-313-9826 Firefighters’ work has brought the containment level to 95% securing most of the fire perimeter; however, the… Read More ›
Despite strong and erratic winds with no moisture the firefighters have made good progress throughout the day. Firefighters mopped up and held fire line from Sterling Highway to Skilak Loop Road and Hidden Lake to the Kenai River. Mop up… Read More ›
The veteran operated, all-volunteer Team Rubicon is on scene at the McKinley Fire to assist residents with clean up from the wildfire. This hardy crew can provide assistance with debris removal and clean up around fire damaged homes. The volunteers who… Read More ›
The Great Basin Incident Management Team 1 will hold two community meetings to present information on the status of the Swan Lake Fire. The meetings will be held simultaneously this Tuesday in Cooper Landing and Sterling. Because the same information… Read More ›
The Alaska Division of Forestry is continuing to monitor a group of four wildfires burning south of the Glenn Highway near Tazlina Lake. The Tokaina Creek, Tokaina 2, Tokaina 3 and Tokaina 4 fires are all burning in close proximity… Read More ›
This morning, minimal fire behavior has been reported with smoldering, creeping and occasional single tree torching. Firefighters are making their way into areas to work on hot spots along the fire’s edge to strengthen and remove downed trees that are… Read More ›
Rain continued to fall across the remaining staffed fires burning in southwest Alaska on Sunday to help moderate fire behavior. Rain remains in the forecast for the region through the week. Smokejumpers are overseeing the last of the back haul… Read More ›
The strongest winds in two weeks occurred yesterday. All containment lines held and no wind-related injuries occurred Sustained ten mile-per-hour south to southwest winds and gusts over 20 miles per hour were clocked. Winds today are forecast to be slightly… Read More ›
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