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• Cooler temps, light rain help to moderate fire behavior on Munson Creek Fire on Tuesday

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 6, 2021

  Cooler temperatures, higher relative humidity and light rain helped ease fire behavior on the Munson Creek Fire today. The fire received light rain on and off throughout the day. Current conditions at Chena Hot Springs are described as smoky and… Read More ›

• No structures burned at Chena Hot Springs as Munson Creek Fire closes in; firefighters strategically positioned to defend resort

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 6, 2021

  No structures at Chena Hot Springs Resort or along Chena Hot Springs Road have been lost to the Munson Creek Fire as of Tuesday morning. Fire continues to creep downhill within 100 yards of Chena Hot Springs this morning. Firefighters are in position to stop the fire when it reaches that point. .

• Munson Creek Fire within half mile of Chena Hot Springs; firefighters positioned to defend structures

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 5, 2021

  The Munson Creek Fire is currently less than a half mile from Chena Hot Springs Resort and trees can be seen torching on the hillside behind the resort as the fire slowly advances down the hill. As of 8 p.m.,… Read More ›

• Lichen Fire summary video with clips of air tanker drops, helicopter with bucket and engine crews mopping up

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 5, 2021

  

  With 100% containment and the fire in monitor status, this video summarizes the last 24 hours of initial attack and suppression response. The 2.5 acre #LichenFire begin in the vicinity of milepost 91 of the Parks Highway north of Willow… Read More ›

• Munson Creek Fire intensifies, evacuation order issued for Chena Hot Springs and residences from Mile 48 to 56 on Hot Springs Road

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 5, 2021

  Due to an increase in fire behavior on the Munson Creek Fire this afternoon, a “Go” evacuation order has been issued for Chena Hot Springs Resort and residences along Chena Hot Springs Road from Mile 48 to Mile 56. The Fairbanks North Star Borough issued a Level 3 “Go” evacuation order at 4:15 p.m. advising local residents and guests at the resort to leave the area immediately.

• Wind change makes for smoky conditions on Munson Creek Fire and in Fairbanks

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 5, 2021

  The thick smoke is the result of a wind change more than increased fire activity. The 19,700-acre fire continues to spread slowly in all directions and will continue to do so today with temperatures forecast to be in the high 70s with low relative humidity and east winds up to 13 mph.

• Lichen Fire 100% contained at 2.5 acres just before midnight; overnight patrol quiet and Pioneer Peak Hotshots arrived to finish mop up

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 5, 2021

  The 2.5 acre Lichen Fire was declared 100% contained at 11:10pm on July 4th by DNR Type 4 Incident Commander Brian Carver. A coordinated local response with direct fireline construction, air support by both Mat-Su helitack and retardant tankers, and… Read More ›

• Mat-Su helitack, crew and local engines use direct fireline and retardant to hammer small 3 acre Lichen Fire north of Willow at mile 91

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 4, 2021

  The small approximately 3-4 acre Lichen Fire (#323) is burning near Lichen Drive in the Upper Susitna area north of Willow around milepost 91 of the Parks Highway. The cause of the fire is under investigation. As of 8:30pm on… Read More ›

• Firefighters mopping up Deadwood Fire near Central

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on July 4, 2021

  Firefighters are mopping up the Deadwood Fire (#315) after a quick response by BLM Alaska Fire Service Friday kept it limited to 33 acres.

• Munson Creek Fire behavior moderates; better mapping puts size at 19,700 acres

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 4, 2021

  Start Date: 06/18/2021             Location: 52 miles E of Fairbanks, AK  Cause: Lightning                       Fire Size: 19,700 acres  Containment: 0%                    Total Personnel: 106 Fire behavior on the Munson Creek Fire moderated yesterday evening due in part to light precipitation and movement of the… Read More ›

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