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• Live – McKinley Fire Friday 11pm Breaking News 88% Containment With Ash Pits Looming Everywhere

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on August 31, 2019

  

  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: tinyurl.com/McKinleyFireYoutube Live – McKinley Fire Breaking News 88% containment as 552 firefighters continue securing fireline while facing numerous hazards: traffic, ash pits and falling trees. Please slow down and drive carefully through the fire area…. Read More ›

• Caribou Lake Fire containment increases to 85 percent

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on August 30, 2019

  On the evening of August 30, containment of the Caribou Lake Fire increased to 85 percent. The fire is being managed with a full suppression strategy with a goal of 100 percent containment by September 4, 2019. Crews will continue… Read More ›

• Swan Lake Fire – 8.30.19 – 3:30 pm

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on August 30, 2019

  Good afternoon! As a reminder, we have a community meeting this evening at the Sterling Community Center tonight at 6:00 pm. We will be sharing the meeting tonight here through Facebook Live. Attached is map that shows the progression of… Read More ›

• McKinley Fire -Updates on Assistance and Donation Information 8-30-19

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on August 30, 2019

  The McKinley Fire is receiving questions regarding donations and how to apply for disaster assistance. State Disaster Assistance can be applied for by individuals and families with damaged primary residences or essential personal property. Apply in person at a Disaster… Read More ›

• Rain moderates fire activity in Bristol Bay region

  By PIO Sam Harrel on August 30, 2019

  The first of two weather fronts expected in Southwest Alaska has arrived, bringing rain to the fires burning near King Salmon, Levelock and New Stuyahok. The second wave, forecast for Sunday, is expected to bring even heavier rains to the… Read More ›

• Burn closure for Mat-Su and Kenai Peninsula boroughs amended to allow campfires in firefighting camps

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on August 30, 2019

  An emergency burn closure prohibiting all open burning and the use of charcoal grills in the Kenai Peninsula and Matanuska-Susitna boroughs has been amended to allow warming and cooking fires in firefighting camps. The order, which took effect on August… Read More ›

• McKinley Fire – Clearing Power Line Easements

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on August 30, 2019

  Matanuska Electric Association and Fire Crews work to restore power in the McKinley Fire. Matanuska Electric Association works with Snake River Valley Crew #3 on the McKinley fire to clear downed trees near the Parks Highway in Willow. The fire… Read More ›

• Extensive Mop-up Operations Continue on the Deshka Landing Fire

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on August 30, 2019

  

  Acres Burned – 1,318 Containment – 80% Personnel – 230 Containment of the Deshka Landing fire is now at 80 percent, but much work remains. Fireline construction is nearly completed, with mop-up operations, patrolling and monitoring ongoing on the fire…. Read More ›

• Swan Lake Fire – 08.30.10 – Daily Fire Update

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on August 30, 2019

  A community meeting will be held tonight at the Sterling Community Center, August 30, 2019 at 6:00 pm. Holiday Travel Advisory: Expect delays on the Sterling Highway between Sterling and the junction with the Seward Highway to continue through the… Read More ›

• Live – McKinley Fire Morning Video With Special Guests and Crew Boss Tom Smith on Mop Up and Fireline Hazards

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on August 30, 2019

  

  Acreage: 3,316  Containment: 78%   Personnel: 564   Start Date: 8/17/2019Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: tinyurl.com/McKinleyFireYoutube Firefighters have been helping Matanuska Electric Association (MEA) restore power and remove fire-damaged trees near power lines. They have made major progress this week are very close to having power fully restored. Slow,… Read More ›

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