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• Swan Lake Fire Update – September 8, 2019 – 7:45 PM

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on September 8, 2019

  Swan Lake Fire behavior was minimal today. Firefighters made great progress on the fire line. The Northern Rockies Team 4, arrived today at the Swan Lake Fire Incident Command Post. They received an in-briefing from the Great Basin Team 1,… Read More ›

• Live – McKinley Fire – Supply and Backhaul “Breaking it Down”

  By kalecasey on September 8, 2019

  Live – #McKinleyFire – September 8, 2019, Supply and Backhaul with Ordering Manager Tray Hall “Breaking it Down,” and how we deal with all of that dirty hose. Crews will continue to work around structures removing hazards such as unstable… Read More ›

• September 8, 2019 4:00 p.m. Swan Lake Fire Update

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on September 8, 2019

  #swanlakefire The last firefighters and their equipment are expected to be off the line at the Caribou Lake Fire this afternoon. On the Swan Lake Fire, some crews are demobilizing and excess equipment is being hauled back to be readied… Read More ›

• 09/08/19 – 3:15 p.m. – South Alaska Smoke Outlook

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on September 8, 2019

  With cooler, wetter weather and reduced fire behavior, smoke from wildfires has diminished noticeably in the Southcentral Alaska region. The Smoke Outlook published on September 8, 2019 will be the final outlook produced for this area. A general 3-day outlook… Read More ›

• McKinley Fire Interview with Molly and Jessi Owners of Sheep Creek Lodge in Caswell, Alaska – Neighbors helping Neighbors

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on September 8, 2019

  

  #McKinleyFire – Uncertain of whether the Sheep Creek Lodge was still standing after the wildfire burned through their neighborhood, these two women along with lodge staff opened their doors to the community, fire crew and everyone else. Listen to Lodge… Read More ›

• Deshka Landing Fire – IC Al Lawson Thanks Community

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on September 8, 2019

  As Pacific Northwest Incident Command Team 10 finishes the task on the Deshka Landing Fire, Incident Commander has some closing words of thanks in this short video. #deshkalandingfire

• Swan Lake Fire Update – 09/08/19 12:15 pm

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on September 8, 2019

  Crews are flying drones today near Engineer Lake as well as near the Fuller Lake Trail in search of hot spots. If heat is found near the line firefighters will take action to extinguish those areas of concern. Fire crews… Read More ›

• Mat-Su Valley burn suspension to be lifted at noon today; Kenai Peninsula burn suspension remains in effect

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on September 8, 2019

  Due to significant rainfall yesterday and last night, the burn permit suspension that has been in effect for the Matanuska-Susitina Valley will be lifted at noon today, Sunday, September 8. Open debris burning and the use of burn barrels will… Read More ›

• 9/8/19 – 11:10 AM – Swan Lake Fire Update

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on September 8, 2019

  Significant Rainfall Measured Over Fire Significant rain fell across the fire perimeter overnight. One-half inch fell over the fireline with .6” being reported in Cooper Landing. Rain and cloud cover have resulted in little fire activity. The fire continues to… Read More ›

• Swan Lake Fire Operational Video Briefing – September 8, 2019 – 8:40 AM

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on September 8, 2019

  

  #Swanlakefire Up to a half of inch of rain fell on the fire overnight and because of that fire activity is expected to be minimal today. Hundreds of firefighters remain engaged in extinguishing hot spots and other actions to further… Read More ›

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