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• McKinley Fire Video of Clean Up and Recovery: Team Rubicon Volunteers from Alaska and the Lower 48

  By kalecasey on September 9, 2019

  

  #McKinleyFire With 52 private residences and 84 outbuildings destroyed by the wind driven wildfire on August 17th and 18th, Team Rubicon has been providing impacted homeowners like Susan Bell assistance with debris removal and clean up efforts. Homeowners who have… Read More ›

• Agencies Announce Partial Opening of River and Areas

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on September 9, 2019

  September 9, 2019 CORRECTION: See updated release on September 10, 2019. Agencies Open Areas to the Public for Recreation Access Effective 12:01am on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 Alaska Department of Natural Resources Division of State Parks announces the reopening of… Read More ›

• Burn suspension lifted on Kenai Peninsula as of 8 a.m. today

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on September 9, 2019

  With moderating weather and precipitation experienced throughout the Kenai Peninsula over the weekend, the burn suspension that was in effect has been lifted as of 8 a.m. on Monday, September 9. However, due to the extension of Alaska’s wildland fire… Read More ›

• Swan Lake Fire Operational Video Briefing – September 9, 2019 – 10:00 AM

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on September 9, 2019

  

  Expect minimal fire behavior today with cloudy and cool conditions. The Great Basin Team 1 will begin transitioning to the Northern Rockies Team 4 today. The Northern Rockies Team 4 will take command of the Swan Lake Fire on Tuesday,… Read More ›

• 9/9/19 – 9:30 AM – Swan Lake Fire Update

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on September 9, 2019

  Seasonal Weather Conditions Summary of Sunday’s Operations There was minimal fire activity yesterday, with light winds and temperatures in the 60’s. Crews continued to monitor the fireline looking for hot spots. Today’s Operations Fireline operations will continue to be similar… Read More ›

• McKinley Fire Update: 09-09-19

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on September 9, 2019

  Burn permit suspensions have been lifted for the Mat-Su Borough.  Burn barrels and open burning are allowed with a permit.    Details can be found at http://www.akfireinfo.com. Please respect private property boundaries when gathering firewood along the Parks Highway. Firefighters made… Read More ›

• Deshka Landing Fire Update September 9

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on September 9, 2019

  A Change in Management:  The 1,318 acre Deshka Landing Fire, which started on August 17 five miles south west of Willow, Alaska remains at 95 percent containment.  Today (Monday) at 4:00 p.m. management of the fire will be turned over… Read More ›

• 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 ›

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