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• Bean Complex firefighters extend point protection as fire perimeters expand

  By beancomplex2022 on July 8, 2022

  

  A recurring cycle of afternoon thunderstorms is causing steady growth of the Bean Complex of fires. During periods of stability, smoke often pools over the fires and impairs visibility for aerial operations. Scouting, firefighter transport, resupply of remote operations, and… Read More ›

• Firefighters complete structure assessments along Poorman Road and continue to complete cabin structure preparation

  By poormancomplex2022 on July 8, 2022

  Firefighters completed structure assessments along Poorman Road located approximately 15 miles from the Camp Creek Fire (#352) to the east and the Donut Fire (#335) to the west. They also completed structure preparation on three more cabins in the area…. Read More ›

• Clear skies allowed for aerial assets to drop water yesterday on the Minto Lakes Fire.

  By Mintolakes2022 on July 8, 2022

  

  Haystack Community Last night at the Haystack Laundry and Showers Photo by Bud Sexton AK DNR

• Lime Complex Fire is largest logistical operation in state

  By limecomplex on July 8, 2022

  

  July 08, 2022, 9:30 am The Lime Complex consists of two staffed fires and sixteen unstaffed fires. The total size of the combined fires is 785,539 acres, and there are 158 resources assigned to the complex, an area covering 21… Read More ›

• Visibility dominates aerial wildland firefighting efforts

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 7, 2022

  If pilots cannot see, they cannot fly. Visibility for all aerial operations is crucial to mission success and safety. Due to more than 200 wildland fires burning across Alaska, smoky conditions are becoming more and more of a hindrance for… Read More ›

• Snodgrass Fire #486 burning near Denali Highway

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 7, 2022

  

  July 7th 12:30 PM- Copper River Forestry was notified late Tuesday evening of a wildfire burning near mile 80 of the Denali Highway. The Snodgrass Fire #486 is estimated at 120 acres, with 80% containment. 12 Smokejumpers, a Wildland Fire… Read More ›

• Dalton Highway Complex Fires Total 75,614 Acres

  By Dalton Highway Complex on July 7, 2022

  Prospect Fire (#494) was added to the Dalton Highway Complex yesterday. Two previously reported fires, the Fish Fire (#319) and Snowden Fire (#330) have been removed from the update due to inactivity. The acreage of those fires will continue to… Read More ›

• Firefighters Make Progress in Upper Yukon Zone but Remain Wary of New Starts Under Red Flag Warnings

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 7, 2022

  Three new fires started yesterday bringing the total to 51 active fires burning in the Upper Yukon Zone. Red Flag Warnings for lightning remain in place across the Zone. Firefighters have made significant progress on several fires and are being… Read More ›

• Middle Tanana Complex community meeting tonight; total acreage at 29,126

  By midtananacomplex2022 on July 7, 2022

  

  A community meeting is scheduled for 7:00 pm tonight at the Delta Junction Community Center, 2287 Deborah Street, Delta Junction. The meeting will be simulcast on KDHS Radio, 95.5 FM. Along the Salcha River corridor smokejumpers completed structure protection on… Read More ›

• Red Flag conditions create potential for large fire growth on the Bean Complex

  By beancomplex2022 on July 7, 2022

  

  Today, moisture and instability moving into the region will bring continued chances for late day and evening thunderstorms with gusty, erratic winds. Yesterday’s thunderstorms had a strong effect on fires on the west side of the complex. As the winds… Read More ›

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