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• Middle Tanana Complex fire activity remains minimal; more rain in the forecast

  By midtananacomplex2022 on July 15, 2022

  

  Rains across the Middle Tanana Complex have reduced activity on the fires burning in the areas of Shaw Creek, Salcha, and Goodpaster rivers. Evacuation notices are reduced to Level 1 “Ready” for all areas in the complex, including the unincorporated… Read More ›

• Suppression repair begins on the Minto Lakes Fire

  By Mintolakes2022 on July 15, 2022

  

  DNR Camp Crew 20 (George Captain Operator, Lee Captain, Banding and Crew Boss Karl David) rolling hose used on the Minto Lakes Fire, photo by Ken Kempter USFS

• Flood Warning lifted for the Tanana River, cool rainy weather ahead for the Bean Complex

  By beancomplex2022 on July 15, 2022

  

  Cool and dry conditions prevailed over the complex area yesterday day with passing high clouds and westerly winds prevailing. Temperatures were in the 60s to lower 70s, with relative humidity down into the upper 20s and 30s. This weather allowed… Read More ›

• Clear Fire Command Transitions Tonight; Moisture Continues to Arrive Over Fire

  By clearfire2022 on July 15, 2022

  

  (Clear, Alaska) – Special Notes: Today will be the last day Northwest Team 10 has command of the Clear Fire. At 6:00 p.m. command will transition to Northern Rockies Team 1. Members of both teams worked together yesterday to ensure… Read More ›

• Koktuli and Pike Creek allotment assessments complete

  By limecomplex on July 15, 2022

  

  Lime Complex Daily Update July 15, 2022 – 9 a.m. The Lime Complex consists of two staffed fires and sixteen unstaffed fires. The total size of the combined fires is 865,620 acres, and there are 126 resources assigned to the… Read More ›

• Firefighters complete structure preparation along Poorman Road

  By poormancomplex2022 on July 15, 2022

  Firefighters completed structure preparation for approximately 33 structures along the Poorman Road area. At this time, there are no immediate threats to structures near the Camp Creek and Donut Fires. Crews will continue to monitor fire activity and assess structures… Read More ›

• Evacuation statuses reduced within the Middle Tanana Complex

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 14, 2022

  (Fairbanks, AK) – Rains across the Middle Tanana Complex have reduced fire activity on the nine fires burning in the areas of Salcha, Shaw, and Goodpaster rivers. Evacuation notices are being reduced to Level 1 Ready for all areas in… Read More ›

• Cooler temperatures and moisture moderate fire growth on Paradise Complex

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 14, 2022

  Fires on the Paradise Complex saw low to moderate fire growth yesterday, and the same is expected for today. Hotshots and smokejumpers are still working in the community of Lake Minchumina to prepare structures and cut fire breaks around native… Read More ›

• Limited activity on Little Chena River Fire; pockets of heat remain

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 14, 2022

  

  Moderating weather continues to have a dampening effect on fire behavior across most of the Little Chena River Fire (#499). Minor precipitation fell yesterday morning, although not enough rainfall has been received to soak into the thick duff layer. Temperatures… Read More ›

• Firefighters Continue to Monitor & Protect Structures Near New Fires in the Tanana Zone

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 14, 2022

  

  On Tuesday, July 12th, six lightning-caused fires were detected in the Tanana Zone that covers Central Alaska. Two fires, Elephant (#561) and Cosna Bluff (#564) have fire crews and the four remaining fires are being monitored.   Elephant Fire (#561): 128… Read More ›

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