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• Firefighters secure 74% of the Ridgetop Fire (#117), while containment efforts continue on the Louise Creek Coal Seam Fire (#122)  

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 18, 2023

  Aided by cooler nighttime temperatures and an increase in humidity over the fire area, crews increased containment on the Ridgetop Fire to 74% overnight. The fire has consumed 250 acres and has experienced very little fire growth over the past… Read More ›

• Crews continue to work to contain the Louise Creek Coal Seam Fire (#122) as firefighters successfully contain 70% of the Ridgetop Fire (#117) 

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 17, 2023

  Overnight, crews continued to construct suppression lines and reinforce existing dozer lines along the fire perimeter on the Louise Creek Coal Seam Fire with aviation support. Today, crews will continue to construct fire lines along the left and right flanks… Read More ›

• Ridgetop Fire (#117) reaches 60% containment while crews continue to suppress the Louise Creek Coal Seam Fire (#122) 

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 16, 2023

  Firefighters continue to make good progress on containing the Ridgetop Fire (#117) in addition to supporting firefighting efforts on the Louis Creek Coal Seam Fire (#122) 8 miles to the east. Over the past 24 hours, fire crews have continued… Read More ›

• Fire crews increase containment to 50% on the Ridgetop Fire (#117) 

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 15, 2023

  Firefighters had another successful operational period on the Ridgetop Fire, increasing containment to 50% overnight. While providing for firefighter and public safety, firefighters will continue to mop up and patrol the fire perimeter while providing structure protection within the fire… Read More ›

• Firefighters successfully contain 30% of the Ridgetop Fire (#117) north of Healy

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 14, 2023

  5:00 PM UPDATE: Hand crews continued to make good progress towards containment on the Ridgetop Fire today as they continue to mop up and patrol the fire perimeter for hot spots while being supported by fire engines and helicopters. Engines… Read More ›

• Firefighters gain the upper hand on the human caused Ridgetop Fire (#117) north of Healy

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 13, 2023

  5:00 PM UPDATE: Today, firefighters with the help of aviation support increased containment on the 246 acre Ridgetop Fire (#117) 5 miles north of Healy. The reduction in acreage is due to more accurate mapping. Numerous aviation resources have been… Read More ›

• Firefighters responding to new fire NW of Healy

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 12, 2023

  9:00 PM UPDATE: This evening fire crews continue to make good progress towards containment on the Ridgetop Fire (#117) with help from multiple retardant drops, helicopter support and paracargo drops to assist the firefighters on the ground. Crews will continue… Read More ›

• Lake Mansfield Fire (#113) north of Tanacross, contained this morning

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 12, 2023

  The 27 acre Lake Mansfield Fire (#113) 12 miles north of Tanacross was contained at 100 percent early this morning. Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection firefighters and BLM Alaska Fire Service Smokejumpers worked throughout the evening constructing containment… Read More ›

• Firefighters responding to Lake Mansfield Fire (#113) north of Tanacross

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 11, 2023

  

  9:30 PM Update: Fire personnel continue to make good progress on the 7 acre Lake Mansfield Fire (#113) this evening. Crews will work overnight taking advantage of the cooler temperatures and increase in overnight humidity to secure the fireline and… Read More ›

• BLM AFS firefighters respond to fires ignited during first lightning event of the fire season

  By BLM Alaska Fire Service on June 8, 2023

  

  BLM Alaska Fire Service firefighters responded to new fires, some ignited Wednesday by the first big lightning event to move through Alaska this season. None were immediately threatening any communities or sites of value.

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