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• Smoke Outlook for 8/26 – 8/27

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on August 26, 2019

  The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality Advisory in effect through Monday afternoon for the Susitna Valley, Kenai Peninsula, and includes the Copper River Valley. Southcentral Alaska is being impacted by the smoke from multiple wildfires… Read More ›

• Another successful day on the Deshka Landing Fire

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on August 26, 2019

  CURRENT SITUATION: Sunday was a productive day on the Deshka Landing Fire. The excavators that were brought in this week to build line through a very difficult and dangerous area on the southern end of the fire have completed their… Read More ›

• McKinley Fire Morning Update: 08-26-19

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on August 26, 2019

  Acreage: 3,332   Containment: 46%   Personnel: 449  Start Date: 8/17/2019 In the past two days, containment has increased from 11 percent to 46 percent. A community meeting will be held at the Willow Elementary School Tuesday, August 27 at 6:30 p.m. Fire managers and… Read More ›

• Caribou Lake Fire Update – August 26, 2019

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on August 26, 2019

  

  On Sunday, crews continued to hold and improve existing control lines on the Caribou Lake Fire. Additional firefighters and supplies were transported to the fire by helicopter. An increase in cloud cover and relative humidity helped to reduce fire behavior… Read More ›

• Live – Many Hazards Remain (Ash Pits, Falling Trees, Flare Ups, Downed Lines) as Containment Jumps to 46% for the McKinley Fire

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on August 26, 2019

  

  To watch all the McKinley Fire video footage, subscribe to our YouTube Channel:https://tinyurl.com/McKinleyFireYoutube Live – Breaking News McKinley Fire: many hazards remain (ash pits, falling trees, flare ups, downed lines) as containment jumps to 46%. The acreage remains 3,332 acres… Read More ›

• Swan Lake Fire Map – Aug. 26

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on August 26, 2019

  For a high quality, printable version of the map, click here. The fire is currently 150,264 acres.

• Live – McKinley Fire 11pm Sunday August 25th Operational Evening Update Addressing Your Questions and Concerns

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on August 26, 2019

  

  To watch all the McKinley Fire video footage, subscribe to our YouTube Channel:https://tinyurl.com/McKinleyFireYoutube The effect of the south winds this evening were that numerous trees fell in the burn area. Crews maintained their situational awareness and kept a safe distance… Read More ›

• Caribou Lake Fire information boards in the community

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on August 25, 2019

  In addition to Caribou Lake Fire information being posted online and at several Homer and Fritz Creek businesses, information boards have been placed off the East End Road. One information board is located at Kachemak Emergency Services (53048 Ashwood Avenue)… Read More ›

• Additional firefighters arrive on Caribou Lake Fire

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on August 25, 2019

  

  On Sunday afternoon, additional firefighters and supplies were flown into the Caribou Lake Fire. Firefighters reported that they continue to hold and improve existing control lines. Helicopters and firefighters will be using a portion of the gravel pit parking area… Read More ›

• McKinley Fire Willow Community Meeting Scheduled – 08/27/19 at 6:30 PM

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on August 25, 2019

  Alaska Interagency Incident Management Team will host a community meeting at Willow Elementary School on Sunday, August 27th starting at 6:30PM. McKinley Fire Incident Commander Norm McDonald and guest speakers will provide the current situation, fire behavior update, weather forecast,… Read More ›

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