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• McKinley Fire Daily Update September 13 2019 – 7:30am

  By kalecasey on September 13, 2019

  

  Extreme caution and a high level of awareness is urged for residents within the fire perimeter.  Deep pockets of burning organic material called ashpits, along with fire weakened trees pose significant dangers to anyone inside the burn area. Containment: 95%… Read More ›

• Swan Lake Fire Update – September 12, 2019 – 8:30 PM

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on September 12, 2019

  

  #SwanLakeFire Skilak Lake Road was recently reopened from the west entrance in order to provide public access to the Lower Skilak boat launch. The remainder of the road, beyond the boat launch turnoff, remains closed to ensure public safety and… Read More ›

• Live – McKinley and Deshka Landing Fire Updates with Operations Chief: 12 Minute Video for Sept 12 2019

  By kalecasey on September 12, 2019

  Live – McKinley & Deshka Fire update from the command post in Willow. We’ll talk about the smoke reported on Deshka Landing Fire yesterday and the mop up, chipping and repair occurring on the McKinley Fire. Please ask your questions… Read More ›

• Swan Lake Fire Update – September 12, 2019 – 3:45 PM

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on September 12, 2019

  

  Reminder that Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) still exist over the Swan Lake Fire airspace. Aircraft assigned to the Swan Lake Fire are still actively working and flying at different altitudes within the TFR. The Swan Lake Fire has fixed winged… Read More ›

• Swan Lake Fire Fact Sheet & Map – September 12, 2019

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on September 12, 2019

  Thursday, September 12, 2019 at 9:00 AM Location: 5 miles northeast of Sterling, AK Incident Command: Type 2 Northern Rockies Incident Management Team 4, Rick Connell, I.C. Size: 163,714 acres Containment: 37% Personnel: 375 Current Status: Yesterday, fire crews continued… Read More ›

• Swan Lake Fire Operational Video Update – September 12, 2019 – 10:15 AM

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on September 12, 2019

  

  Swan Lake Fire Operational Briefing from the Northern Rockies Team 4 for 9/12/2019. Pilots should be aware that temporary flight restrictions are still in place in airspace over the fire. #SwanLakeFire

• McKinley Fire Update: 09-12-19

  By McKinley Fire Information on September 12, 2019

  

  Containment: 95% Personnel: 200 Acreage: 3,288   Start Date: 8/17/2019 Extreme caution and a high level of awareness is urged for residents within the fire perimeter.  Deep pockets of burning organic material called ashpits, along with fire weakened trees pose… Read More ›

• Swan Lake Fire Video Update – September 11, 2019 – 8:30 PM

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on September 11, 2019

  

  Taskforce leader Krock gave us an update on what the Swan Lake crews are doing to help protect the community of Cooper Landing. #Swanlakefire

• Swan Lake Fire Update – September 11, 2019 – 6:15 PM

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on September 11, 2019

• Swan Lake Fire Operational Video Update – September 11, 2019 – 11:30 AM

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on September 11, 2019

  

  Swan Lake Fire Operational Briefing from the Northern Rockies Team 4 for 9/11/2019. Please be aware of fire traffic and DRIVE SLOWLY on Skilak Lake Road, which is now open from the west entrance at mile post 18.5 to the… Read More ›

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