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Evacuation status to change for some areas impacted by Anderson Complex
EVACUATION STATUS: Today the Denali Borough and state of Alaska will change the evacuation status for some areas impacted by fires in the Anderson Complex. The change will be made based on information from Great Basin Team 3. The borough has… Read More ›
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Firefighters assess structures, construct direct line on McCoy Creek Fire (#201)
Cooler temperatures and moderated fire activity on the McCoy Creek Fire Thursday allowed firefighters to accomplish various operational goals throughout the day. Structure assessments on the Salcha River corridor have been completed down to river mile 10.5, with mop up… Read More ›
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Three miles contained on Lost Horse Creek Fire
The southern edge of the Lost Horse Creek Fire (#296), approximately 8 miles of the fire perimeter (32%), are targeted for containment. Three miles (12%) are currently contained, that is, we are confident the fire will not cross that line…. Read More ›
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Smoke Outlook for Aug. 11-12
Issued by Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program at 8 a.m., August 11, 2023. Fire There are 152 active fires across the State. The following large fires are likely to affect air quality in the Outlook area over the coming… Read More ›
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Continued structure protection on the Pogo Mine Road & Mount Hayes Fires, community briefing today
A community briefing from fire managers will be held at the Big Delta Brewing Co. in Delta Junction Friday, August 11 at 6:00 pm. This informal, family-friendly, in-person briefing is a chance for residents to hear a fire update for… Read More ›
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Precipitation and cooler temperatures aid fire moderation in Interior Alaska, air quality advisory persists
Scattered showers and cooler temperatures continue to help moderate fire activity in the Interior, though not every fire has received precipitation from recent storms. An air quality advisory remains in effect for central and eastern Alaska. The northern Yukon fires… Read More ›
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Firefighters put small boundary fire into monitor status
Firefighters have wrapped up work on the Jejezhuu Fire (#346), one of three fires located near the U.S.-Canadian border north of the Top of the World Highway. The North Star Crew joined the smokejumpers assigned to the fire on Wednesday… Read More ›
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Community briefing – Pogo Mine Rd & Mount Hayes fires Friday at 6:00 pm
A community briefing from Pogo Mine Road and Mount Hayes fire managers will be held at the Big Delta Brewing Co. in Delta Junction Friday, August 11 at 6:00 pm. This informal, family-friendly, in-person briefing is a chance for residents… Read More ›
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Important work continues on McCoy Creek Fire (#201)
Important work was accomplished on the McCoy Creek Fire Wednesday. The main goal remains the protection of structures along the Salcha River corridor. From mile 14 to mile 32, structure assessment and protection measures have been completed, and mop up… Read More ›
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Anderson Complex fire crews make most of cool, wet weather
FIRE UPDATE: Firefighters assigned to the Anderson Complex have been able to complete a number of critical assignments thanks to three days of cooler weather and measurable rainfall. The weather has reduced fire activity, allowing Great Basin Team 3 to move… Read More ›
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Evacuations lifted on Mukluk Fire
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