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• McKinley Fire Morning Update from Camp Ladasa, “Breaking it Down” September 2, 2019

  By kalecasey on September 2, 2019

  

  Live – #McKinleyFire morning update with Ops Section Chief Pat Harty from Camp Ladasa. Containment is 95% and size is 3,288 acres. Fire information: 907-313-9826 Firefighters’ work has brought the containment level to 95% securing most of the fire perimeter;… Read More ›

• South Alaska Smoke Outlook – 9/1 – 9/2

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on September 2, 2019

  

  Fire A listing of activity for specific fires is available at: https://fire.ak.blm.gov, AICC Situation Report. Smoke Susitna Valley: Smoke from the Tokaina 2 fire may continue to linger but should clear out with the rain showers today into tonight. Anchorage… Read More ›

• McKinley Fire Morning Update: 09-02-19

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on September 2, 2019

  Firefighters’ work has brought the containment level to 95% securing most of the fire perimeter; however, the interior contains trees that fell randomly during and after the fire in “jackpot piles” that are lying on hot ash pits and hold… Read More ›

• Swan Lake Fire Information Map – September 2, 2019 7:30 AM

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on September 2, 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. Only a trace of rain was reported overnight on the fire. There’s a better chance of scattered rain… Read More ›

• Live – Alaska’s Incident Commander and Chief of Fire and Aviation Norm McDonald Thanks You

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on September 2, 2019

  

  If you prefer, we post all videos and additional content to support our transparency campaign at our YouTube Channel: tinyurl.com/McKinleyFireYoutube Live – McKinley Fire Sunday evening update with Alaska’s Incident Commander and Chief of Fire and Aviation Norm McDonald. Containment… Read More ›

• Swan Lake Fire Operations Update – September 1, 2019 8:19 PM

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on September 1, 2019

  Technology is assisting firefighters in being more efficient and safe.  Unmanned Aerial Systems (aka drones) are being used on the Swan Lake fire for a number of tasks.  The primary function is to collect and transmit data–real time or near… Read More ›

• Swan Lake Fire Information – September 1, 2019 – 5:30 PM

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on September 1, 2019

  Although there have been some areas with gusty winds, no major issues have been reported so far today across the Swan Lake Fire area because of the wind. Firefighters remain engaged on both the west side near Sterling and Kenai… Read More ›

• 09-01-19 McKinley Fire Community Meeting at Willow Elementary

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on September 1, 2019

  

  #McKinleyFire Live – Community Meeting at Willow Elementary School, September 1, 2019 Fire update from Alaska Interagency Incident Management Team and introduction of Northern Rockies Interagency Incident Management Team 7.  Cooler temperatures and light rain aided firefighters in mop up efforts…. Read More ›

• Swan Lake Fire Public Safety Alert – September 1, 2019 – 2:30 PM

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on September 1, 2019

  Canadair CL-215 Super Scooper air tankers are operating on Kenai Lake near Cooper Landing. They are attracting a lot of attention and large groups of onlookers have gathered.  There are a number of hazards presented by this situation. Stopped vehicles… Read More ›

• Swan Lake Fire Update – September 1, 2019

  By 2019swanlakefireinfo on September 1, 2019

  Weather: Light rain and cooler temperatures arrived yesterday as expected. Field observations confirmed that moisture reached the ground in all but the densest spruce stands and did increase fuel moisture content. No measurable precipitation occurred last night and very little… Read More ›

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