It is with sad and heavy hearts that we share the news a pilot supporting the Clear Fire outside Anderson, AK, died in a helicopter crash. The pilot and sole occupant was Douglas Ritchie, 56, of Wasilla, AK. Wildland firefighters… Read More ›
Alaska DNR – Division of Forestry (DOF)
Keeping the airspace safe by providing a buffer zone within the Lime Complex for ground and aerial resources
A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in place for the airspace over fires Pike Creek (#239)/Koktuli River (#240) and Upper Talarik (#205). Aviation resources continue to arrive throughout southwest Alaska to support fire operations, including fixed wing aerial observation platforms;… Read More ›
Aviation assets bolstered to minimize fire growth in Lime Complex as fuel indices reach near record highs
June 26, 2022, Daily Update, 9:30 am The total complex size is 542,800 acres. There are over 230 total resources assigned to the various fires, including two Type 1 Hotshot crews, one Type 2 Initial Attack Hand crew, two fire… Read More ›
Minto Lakes Fire surpasses 8,000 acres
The Minto Lakes Fire (#349) continues to grow with an estimated acreage of more than 8,300 acres. A smoke inversion has prevented aircraft from flying which is delaying more accurate mapping of the fire perimeter. The June 21st lightning caused fire… Read More ›
Lodging needed for flight crews
Update 6:00 PM.- The response has been overwhelming! We have secured rooms for all of our fire personnel. We couldn’t do this without you. Thank you Alaska for making a difference! With the increase in current fire activity in Alaska,… Read More ›
Crews preparing for increased potential for fire growth on Lime Complex with continued hot, dry conditions and increased winds
June 25, 2022, Daily Update, 9:30 am The total complex size is 528,260 acres. There are over 215 total resources assigned to the various fires, including two Type 1 Hotshot crews, one Type 2 Initial Attack Hand crew, four helicopters… Read More ›
Minto Lakes Fire more than doubles in size
The Minto Lakes Fire (#349) grew more than 4,000 acres overnight and is now estimated to be 6,000 acres. The June 21st lightning caused fire is burning between Washington Creek and Chatanika River, two miles north of the Murphy Dome… Read More ›
Water dropping aircraft utilized on Lime Complex to cool down the fires edge
June 24, 2022, Daily Update, 9:30 am The total complex size is 518,710 acres. There are over 213 total resources assigned to the various fires, including two Type 1 Hotshot crews, one Type 2 Initial Attack Hand crew, four helicopters… Read More ›
Collaborative effort in strong response to Dowling Fire in Anchorage
Final update 11:00 pm – Pioneer Peak and the squad from Palmer forestry have a hose lay all around the fire and have mopped up the perimeter 5-10 feet into the burned area from the fire’s edge. The fire was… Read More ›
Contingency line completed around Lime village
June 23, 2022, Daily Update, 9:30 am The total complex size is 494,030 acres. There are over 219 total resources assigned to the various fires, including two Type 1 Hotshot crews, one Type 2 Initial Attack Hand crew, four helicopters… Read More ›
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