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• Swan Lake Fire Operational Update – September 3, 2019 – 12:15 PM

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on September 3, 2019

  Firefighters are utilizing the overnight moisture to assist in mop up operations to further contain the fire. The reduced fire activity allows firefighters to build line closer to the fire’s edge, south of Resurrection Pass Trail. The priority is to… Read More ›

• 09/03/19 – Swan Lake Fire Community Meetings Tonight

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on September 3, 2019

  Community meetings are scheduled for tonight, September 3rd. The Great Basin Incident Management Team 1 will hold two community meetings to present information on the status of the Swan Lake Fire. The meetings will be held simultaneously tonight in Cooper… Read More ›

• Flyers – Burned Area Safety

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on September 3, 2019

  McKinley Fire Public Information Officers have created two flyers for distribution to the public and area schools. Please share freely, thank you!

• Rain brings new challenges for firefighters

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on September 3, 2019

  Rain showers moved over the Deshka Landing Fire yesterday bringing gusty southerly winds. With suppression activities in place and damp weather conditions, fire behavior has remained minimal but isolated sources of heat persist.  Firefighters continued to methodically search out and… Read More ›

• 9/3/19 – 10:00 AM – Smoke Outlook

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on September 3, 2019

  Fire A listing of activity for specific fires is available at: https://fire.ak.blm.gov, AICC Situation Report. Smoke Susitna Valley: Good air quality is expected to remain today and tomorrow from Talkeetna to Palmer. Anchorage Area and the Kenai Peninsula: Continued good… Read More ›

• 9/3/19 – 9:40 AM – Swan Lake Fire Update

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on September 3, 2019

  Community meetings will be held tonight at the Cooper Landing School and Sterling Community Center, both at 6:00 p.m. Last night’s rain brought one-fifth to a half inch of rain over the fire area. Occasional light afternoon showers are possible… Read More ›

• McKinley Fire Live AM Update From Camp Ladasa September 3, 2019

  By kalecasey on September 3, 2019

  Live – #McKinleyFire morning update with PIOs Gina Treesh and Jacob Welsh from Camp Ladasa. Containment is 95% and size is 3,288 acres. Fire information: 907-313-9826 Cloud cover, rain and cooler temperatures on Labor Day helped firefighters make steady progress… Read More ›

• Swan Lake Fire Operational Video Update – September 3, 2019 – 8:30 AM

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on September 3, 2019

  

• McKinley Fire Morning Update: 09-03-19

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on September 3, 2019

  

  Cloud cover, rain and cooler temperatures on Labor Day helped firefighters make steady progress mopping-up around structures and further securing the perimeter.  The fire vicinity saw approximately a half-inch of precipitation, with widespread light rain continuing overnight. Light and variable… Read More ›

• 9/3/19 – 8:05 AM – Swan Lake Fire Map

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on September 3, 2019

  Good morning – attached is today’s public information map for the Swan Lake Fire. The fire remains at 162,179 acres and 29% containment. Approximately .2″ fell around the whole perimeter of the fire, and about one-half of an inch of… Read More ›

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