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IC Torrey Short Assumes Command of the McCoy Creek Fire
Type 3 Incident Commander Torrey Short took command of the McCoy Creek Fire at 8 am today. The fire continues to spread up the McCoy Creek and Lenant Creek drainages to the southeast, away from the Salcha River. The fire… Read More ›
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Aerial attack continued late last night to slow spread of the Lost Horse Creek Fire north of Haystack Subdivision
Two retardant tankers, two Super Scoopers, and Fire Bosses along with aerial supervision were dispatched and worked to moderate the fire’s activity and slow its growth. The perimeter size is estimated to be 1,900 acres. Last evening the Fairbanks North… Read More ›
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Fire activity increases as high pressure builds over Interior Alaska
Wednesday’s hotter temperatures brought active fire behavior in multiple areas including on McCoy Creek, Anderson Complex, and the fires north of Old Murphy Dome Road in Fairbanks. Additional resources are being mobilized to the area with sustained hot, dry weather… Read More ›
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New fire just north of Anderson Complex
A pilot flying to the Anderson Complex reported a new fire start north of the Teklanika River Fire Wednesday afternoon. The Pilot Spot Fire (#325) is burning in mixed hardwoods and spruce and was last reported to be 1 acre…. Read More ›
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Lost Horse Creek Fire grows north of Haystack Subdivision
Clear skies and warming temperatures Tuesday increased fire activity on the Lost Horse Creek Fire (#296) south of Washington Creek, 3.5 miles east of Mile 18 Elliot Highway. Both retardant tankers, two Super Scoopers, and Fire Bosses along with aerial… Read More ›
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BLM AFS readies for uptick in fire activity as temperatures climb
Temperatures are rising in Interior Alaska and so is the fire danger. After a wetter than usual spring and most of summer, the ground layers and vegetation are drying out and becoming more susceptible to burning. Coupled with a forecast… Read More ›
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McCoy Creek Fire Expands Away from the Salcha River
Yesterday, the McCoy Creek Fire saw considerable spread to encompass approximately 5,000 acres. Northwest winds and gusty outflow winds directed the fire spread to the south and away from structures along the Salcha River. With warm temperatures and drying conditions… Read More ›
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Fire officials to host community meeting for Anderson Complex
Great Basin Team 3 will host a community meeting tonight, Aug. 2, at 8 p.m. at the Anderson Fire Station, 911 D Street, to provide an update about the fires in the Anderson Complex. The meeting will also be streamed… Read More ›
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Fires more active in Alaska Interior, warmer and drier days ahead
Forecasted warm, drying weather increased fire activity across the region as anticipated. 5 new fires started in the Interior and several staffed fires grew. Additional air resources and firefighters that arrived in the Interior over the weekend helped to hold… Read More ›
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BLM AFS station in Fort Yukon readies for increased fire potential
The helicopter base at BLM Alaska Fire Service facilities on Fort Wainwright and Fort Yukon are buzzing with activity as firefighters, equipment and supplies are shuttled around central and northern Alaska.
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Mukluk Fire evacuations to lift on Saturday
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