Deshka Landing Fire UpdateAugust 31, 2019 – 10:30 a.m. Alan Lawson – Incident CommanderDave Leitch – Deputy Incident CommanderFire Information: (907) 715-9205 Email: deshkalandingfireinfo@gmail.com Web: http://www.akfireinfo.com Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6532/ Facebook: Matanuska-Susitna Borough Acreage: 1,318 Containment: 90% Personnel: 218 … Read More ›
Iliamna Airport reported over 0.6 inches of rain fell Friday as the first of two weather fronts moved over fire areas in southwest Alaska. King Salmon and New Stuyahok both reported more than 0.3 inches of rain. The second wave… Read More ›
Weather: The leading edge of a low pressure system arrived over the area late Friday afternoon bringing much needed rain. Intermittent light rain and cooler temperatures are expected today with the rain and wind intensifying tomorrow. Anticipated rain amounts will… Read More ›
Fire Southcentral Alaska is being impacted by the smoke from wildfires in the surrounding area. A listing of activity for specific fires is available at: https://fire.ak.blm.gov/, AICC Situation Report. Smoke Susitna Valley: Smoke in the area will continue to decrease… Read More ›
8.31.19 – 6:50 am – Swan Lake Fire Good morning, attached is today’s public information map for the Swan Lake Fire. The fire remains at 162,179 acres and is now at 28% containment. Early reports this morning are that some… Read More ›
Incident Commander Norm McDonald Fire Information: 907-313-9826 Email: 2019.mckinley@firenet.gov Web: http://www.akfireinfo.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AK.Forestry/ Acreage: 3,288 Containment: 88% Personnel: 552 Start Date: 8/17/2019 Rain fell last night, the only measurable rain in the month of August. Unfortunately this rain only cools the ground surface…. Read More ›
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: tinyurl.com/McKinleyFireYoutube Live – McKinley Fire Breaking News 88% containment as 552 firefighters continue securing fireline while facing numerous hazards: traffic, ash pits and falling trees. Please slow down and drive carefully through the fire area…. Read More ›
On the evening of August 30, containment of the Caribou Lake Fire increased to 85 percent. The fire is being managed with a full suppression strategy with a goal of 100 percent containment by September 4, 2019. Crews will continue… Read More ›
Good afternoon! As a reminder, we have a community meeting this evening at the Sterling Community Center tonight at 6:00 pm. We will be sharing the meeting tonight here through Facebook Live. Attached is map that shows the progression of… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 