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• McKinley Fire – Morning Update, 9/8/2019

  By McKinley Fire Information on September 8, 2019

  Acreage: 3,288  Containment: 95%   Personnel: 399  Start Date: 8/17/2019 Burn permit suspensions lifted for Mat-Su Borough today at noon! This does not apply to the Kenai area. Details can be found at http://dnr.alaska.gov Please respect private property boundaries when… Read More ›

• South Alaska Smoke Outlook 09/08/19

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on September 8, 2019

  Fire Fire activity on specific fires is described in the AICC Situation Report at https://fire.ak.blm.gov. Smoke Susitna Valley and Anchorage Area: Good air quality conditions are expected to continue with the cooler, wetter weather pattern over the region. Kenai Peninsula:… Read More ›

• Swan Lake Fire Map – 09/08/19

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on September 8, 2019

  The Swan Lake Fire remains at 163,686 acres and is now 30% contained. Updates on the fire will be available later this morning. A link to a printable map is available here.

• Deshka Landing Fire Update Sunday, September 8

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on September 8, 2019

  

  Suppression goals on the Deshka Landing Fire have been met.  “We’re right where we want to be,” said Field Operations Chief Dean Lange during the Saturday morning briefing of the firefighters, while also praising the firefighters for their hard work… Read More ›

• Swan Lake Fire Update September 7, 2019 8:00 p.m.

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on September 7, 2019

  

  Rain fell over the western half of the fire towards Sterling but only intermittent showers fell near Cooper Landing. Wind was lighter than predicted and that, combined with cloud cover and increased humidity, kept fire activity to a minimum. Containment… Read More ›

• TFR over Deshka Landing Fire Lifted

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on September 7, 2019

  The TFR (Temporary Flight Restriction) designation over the Deshka Landing Fire has been lifted. #deshkalandingfire

• 9/7/19 – 4:30 PM – Swan Lake Fire

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on September 7, 2019

  

  Rain has come over the Swan Lake Fire. Firefighters are continuing to widen control lines along all edges of the fire. With the rain helping temper the flames, firefighters are getting into targeted areas to seek and destroy fire identified… Read More ›

• Live – McKinley Fire Clean up with Team Rubicon, September 7, 2019

  By kalecasey on September 7, 2019

  

  Live – #McKinleyFire Clean up with Team Rubicon, September 7, 2019 – Kale Casey is on scene with Team Rubicon Alaska Incident Commander and State Administrator Rachel Alford to “Break it Down.” The fire recovery process is long, slow and potentially dangerous work for… Read More ›

• McKinley Fire Slideshow: Team Rubicon Volunteers & NCOs Clearing Debris Following Safety Checks

  By kalecasey on September 7, 2019

  Team Rubicon can provide assistance with debris removal and clean up. Team Rubicon unites the skills and experiences of military veterans with first responders to rapidly deploy emergency response teams. Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) are also actively working… Read More ›

• Swan Lake Fire Update – September 7, 2019 – 10:45 AM

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on September 7, 2019

  

  Firefighters Train on Structure Protection Firefighters completed a successful test of the network of pumps, hoses and sprinklers for structure fire protection in Cooper Landing. Yesterday, firefighters exercised several different fire scenarios. Firefighters were challenged to consider what their actions… Read More ›

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