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McKinley Fire Morning Update: 08-26-19
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 ›
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Caribou Lake Fire Update – 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 ›
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Live – Many Hazards Remain (Ash Pits, Falling Trees, Flare Ups, Downed Lines) as Containment Jumps to 46% for the McKinley Fire
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 ›
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Swan Lake Fire Map – Aug. 26
For a high quality, printable version of the map, click here. The fire is currently 150,264 acres.
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Live – McKinley Fire 11pm Sunday August 25th Operational Evening Update Addressing Your Questions and Concerns
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 ›
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Caribou Lake Fire information boards in the community
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 ›
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Additional firefighters arrive on Caribou Lake Fire
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 ›
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McKinley Fire Willow Community Meeting Scheduled – 08/27/19 at 6:30 PM
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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Streamed Live – Deshka Landing Fire community meeting at the Willow Elementary School
Live – #DeshkaLandingFire community meeting at the Willow Elementary School with PNW Team 10 Incident Commander Alan Lawson. Towards the end there will be an audience Q&A and #McKinleyFire update by IC Norm McDonald. Fire Information: 907-715-9205 Web: http://www.akfireinfo.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AK.Forestry/ Email:deshkalandingfireinfo@gmail.com
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Additional Alaska crew joins fight against Levelock Fire
Firefighters continue making good progress securing firelines on the Levelock Fire (#752) to protect the village of Levelock and the airstrip. Crews are increasing the width of containment lines to 100 feet during their mop-up operation. Firing operations to remove… Read More ›
