Fire activity remains moderated on the McCoy Creek Fire. Crews continued to mop-up on the Salcha River corridor 50-100 feet in and will assess the need to extinguish hot spots up to 300 feet within the fire perimeter. Union Hotshots… Read More ›
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Anderson Complex crews end threat to 60% of structures, allotments
At the end of yesterday’s shift firefighters assigned to the Anderson Complex had ended the threat to 60 percent of structures and allotments that were initially endangered by the fires in the complex. Crews are still taking steps to protect… Read More ›
The Airshow continues, Firefighters dig in
WILDFIRE UPDATE – Delta Area – Pogo Mine Road Fire (#191) & Mount Hayes Fire (#299) Tuesday – August 15, 2023 Community Meeting Tuesday, Aug 15 @ 6 PM at Big Delta Brewing Co. Another day of warm and dry… Read More ›
UAS use infrared to detect remaining heat in the Lost Horse Creek Fire
Fire activity on the Lost Horse Creek Fire (#296) remains minimal with mostly creeping and smoldering behavior. An unmanned aircraft system (UAS) with infrared sensors was flown Monday along the southwest portion of the fire. The UAS is being utilized… Read More ›
Pipeline assessment, mop-up, underway on McCoy Creek Fire (#201)
Sunday, temperatures were cooler over the McCoy Creek Fire, and fire activity remained moderated. Crews continued to mop up on the Salcha River corridor. 50 feet of mop up has been completed within the fire perimeter along the river, with… Read More ›
Evacuation status to change for Rose Hip Creek, Clear Sky
The Denali Borough will announce a change today to the evacuation status for residents of the Rose Hip Creek area and Clear Sky homestead from GO to SET. Individuals in this area should be ready to evacuate at a moment’s notice if necessary. Those… Read More ›
Fire behavior increases, Crews and Aircraft keep fires in check
WILDFIRE UPDATE – Delta Area – Pogo Mine Road Fire (#191) & Mount Hayes Fire (#299) Monday – August 14, 2023 Community Meeting Tuesday, Aug 15 @ 6:00 pm at the the Big Delta Brewing Company Partly sunny skies and… Read More ›
Hotshot crews work to secure the southwest edge of the Lost Horse Creek Fire
The Midnight Sun and Pioneer Peak Interagency Hotshot Crews arrived on the Lost Horse Creek Fire (#296) on Saturday, joining the Lassen Hotshots. The crews were flown into the southwest corner and will spend the next several days going direct… Read More ›
No growth reported for Anderson Complex after Saturday’s winds
The fires in the Anderson Complex saw no significant growth after being tested by yesterday’s east winds. Crews reported multiple instances of fire-damaged trees falling in the areas where they were working. These trees pose a danger to firefighters and… Read More ›
Aircraft keeps Pogo Mine Road Fire in check during steady winds, two IHCs join the effort
WILDFIRE UPDATE – Delta Area – Pogo Mine Road Fire (#191) & Mount Hayes Fire (#299) – Check our YouTube channel for extended footage and behind the scenes. Helicopters and fixed wing aircraft dropped water throughout the day to help… Read More ›
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