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• 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 ›

• 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.

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