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• 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 ›

• New Start near McGrath Burns 65 Acres

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

  

  Galickson Creek Fire (#571) Update 7/17 at 8:30 am – The fire is 100% contained and mopped up 100 feet in off the fire’s edge. The smokejumpers and Lassen Hotshots will work today to mop up another 100 feet to… Read More ›

• Weather moderates fire behavior on Little Chena River Fire

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 13, 2022

  

  Skies cleared over the Little Chena River Fire (#499) yesterday allowing the use of aircraft over the fire area for both logistical and tactical support. Multiple helicopters were able to be utilized for shuttling crews to different areas of the… Read More ›

• Fire managers visit Upper Yukon Zone communities

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 13, 2022

  Fire management officials from the Alaska Fire Service visited the communities of Venetie and Fort Yukon on Thursday, July 7th to provide updates on local fire activity and discuss the strategies and tactics used during an intense fire year with… Read More ›

• Six more lightning-caused fires detected in Central Alaska

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 13, 2022

  

  Six more lightning-caused fires were detected Tuesday in the Tanana Zone that covers Central Alaska – one generating a swift response while others are being closely monitored by fire officials. There are 59 active fires burning in the Tanana Zone that encompasses… Read More ›

• Alaska Emergency Burn Closure Order lifted

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 13, 2022

  (FAIRBANKS, AK) – The State Forester for the Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection has rescinded the Emergency Burn Closure. The closure will end Thursday morning, July 14, 2022, at 9:00 am ADST. The closure has been in place… Read More ›

• Firefighters coordinate efforts to protect additional homes and allotments on Paradise Complex

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 13, 2022

  Most of the Paradise Complex received little to no precipitation yesterday which resulted in notable fire growth on many of the fires. Smokejumpers, in coordination with McGrath fire resources, are engaged in structure protection on residences to the west of… Read More ›

• Moisture Continues Over Clear Fire, Prompting Flood Watch and Changes to Evacuation Notices

  By clearfire2022 on July 13, 2022

  

  (Clear, Alaska) – Due to decreased fire activity, recent weather events, and significant progress made by firefighters on the Clear Fire, there have been updates to evacuation notices. The city of Anderson, Clear, Clear Space Force Station, Bear Creek and June Creek have… Read More ›

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