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• Middle Tanana Complex Virtual Meeting on Friday, July 15 at 7:30 pm

  By midtananacomplex2022 on July 14, 2022

  The Type 2 Northern Rockies Incident Management Team 3 managing the Middle Tanana Complex will hold one more community meeting before transitioning these fires to a type 3 team on Monday. This meeting is virtual, meaning it will be broadcast… Read More ›

• Changes in Upper Yukon Zone weather provides some relief to firefighters.

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 14, 2022

  

  All of the staffed fires in the Upper Yukon Zone reported significant progress yesterday and are starting to move firefighters and equipment to new priority fires. The break in the thunderstorms, cooler temperatures and precipitation over the last several days… Read More ›

• Wildlife K-9 team Mardy and Rio work to keep firefighters safe and happy

  By Dalton Highway Complex on July 14, 2022

  Protection. Insurance. Morale boosters. This is how firefighters on the Dalton Highway Complex  describe Mardy and Rio, the two Karelian bear dogs who help to keep them safe from bears, moose, and other large animals. Currently, firefighters on the northern… Read More ›

• Recent rains temper activity on the Dalton Highway Complex

  By Dalton Highway Complex on July 14, 2022

  

  The public is urged to be careful while driving on the Dalton Highway. While driving with caution is always advised, wildfires near the road may have impacts. The Fort Hamlin Hills Fire (#562) that started a couple days ago is… Read More ›

• Current structure protection measures nearing completion on Middle Tanana Complex as fire behavior remains low

  By midtananacomplex2022 on July 14, 2022

  

  The fires across the Middle Tanana Complex have received substantial precipitation over the last several days. All fires have shown little activity with the lower temperatures and higher humidity levels.  A virtual public meeting will be held on Friday, July… Read More ›

• Evacuation levels downgraded in the Hayes Creek and Himilaya areas on Minto Lakes Fire

  By Mintolakes2022 on July 14, 2022

  

  Suppression repair action are beginning on the Minto Lakes Fire, photo by Luis Dozal USFS

• Cool damp weather and high water coming to the Bean Complex

  By beancomplex2022 on July 14, 2022

  

  A cold front pushed through the area early Wednesday, bringing gusty northwest winds and showers to the area. Manley Hot Springs reported 0.14 inches of rainfall. Much cooler conditions settled in over the region in the wake of the cold… Read More ›

• Changing Conditions Afford Firefighters Substantial Progress on Clear Fire; Containment Increases to 49%

  By clearfire2022 on July 14, 2022

  

  (Clear, Alaska) – Special Notes: Tomorrow, July 15 at 6:00 p.m., an orderly transition of command of the Clear Fire will take place between Northwest Team 10 and the incoming Type 1 Incident Management Team, Northern Rockies Team 1. Yesterday,… Read More ›

• Weather aids firefighters in mop up and suppression

  By limecomplex on July 14, 2022

  

  NW9 Incident Management Team Lime Complex Daily Update July 14, 2022 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 141 resources assigned to… Read More ›

• Minimal fire activity and growth across the Poorman Complex

  By poormancomplex2022 on July 14, 2022

  There was minimal fire activity and fire growth across the Poorman complex yesterday. Lower temperatures and increased humidity resulted in moderated fire behavior including smoldering and creeping; vegetation is currently less receptive to burning. Baker River Hotshots continue with structure… Read More ›

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