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Contingency line completed around Lime village
June 23, 2022, Daily Update, 9:30 am The total complex size is 494,030 acres. There are over 219 total resources assigned to the various fires, including two Type 1 Hotshot crews, one Type 2 Initial Attack Hand crew, four helicopters… Read More ›
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More crews join fight against Clear Fire west of Anderson
The Clear Fire (#346) moderated in fire behavior after midnight as temperature cooled and moisture in the air increased due to the passing storms. Today, as the sun warms the area an increase in activity is expected. The fire is… Read More ›
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Progress made on Fish Fire (#319) west of Dalton Highway near Arctic Circle Campground
Firefighters are making excellent progress as they work to extinguish the Fish Fire (#319) on the west side of the Dalton Highway near mile marker 116. A Type 3 incident management team from Nevada assumed command of the fire at… Read More ›
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Minimal growth on the East Fork Fire
St. Mary’s Alaska – As of 7 AM today, June 22, the Alaska Type 2 Green Incident Management Team has transferred command of the East Fork and Apoon Pass fires to a smaller type three incident management team lead by… Read More ›
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Alaska moves to Preparedness Level 4 at noon today
Based on current and expected fire activity, the Alaska Multi-Agency Coordination Group has decided to elevate the state from Preparedness Level 3 to Preparedness Level 4. The change will take effect today, June 22, at noon. At present there are… Read More ›
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Increased winds show perimeter growth on active fires edge within Lime Complex
June 22, 2022, Daily Update, 9:30 am The total complex size is 484,720 acres. There are over 229 total resources assigned to the various fires, including two Type 1 Hotshot crews, one Type 2 Initial Attack Hand crew, four helicopters… Read More ›
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Clear Fire on east side of Teklanika River
Last update tonight 10:30 pm— Precipitation was reported on the fire. Winds have driven fire growth. It is estimated to be over 1,000 acres. White Mountain T2IA crew has arrived and at staging and will be shuttled to fire. Prineville… Read More ›
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New law makes it easier to hire, train local firefighters
(Fairbanks, AK) – Governor Mike Dunleavy signed House Bill 209 “An Act relating to emergency firefighters” yesterday in Fairbanks that will help build the State’s mostly rural-based firefighting crews, strengthen local economies, and provide enhanced public safety to Alaska communities…. Read More ›
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Aggie Creek Fire north of Fairbanks
Firefighters continue to improve their saw line around the 65-acre Aggie Creek Fire (#284). The containment remains at 20%. The four spot fires have saw line around them with pumps and hose lays. Crews are mopping each of them up,… Read More ›
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Alaska IMT transfers command of the East Fork Fire
June 21, 2022, Daily Update, 9:30 AM East Fork Fire STATS: 166,587 acresLocation: 3.7 miles northwest of St. Mary’sPersonnel: 205Start Date: May 31, 2022Cause: Natural, LightningFuels: A mix of tundra, brush, and black spruce% Contained: 100% of containment objective (71%… Read More ›
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