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• 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 ›

• 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 ›

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