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• Chalkyitsik Complex: Small Timber Lake Fire #687 – 34 acres

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 27, 2019

  Friday was the fourth consecutive day of new fire starts within the planning area. Small Timber Lake Fire #687 started yesterday from lightening 2.5 miles northeast of Chalkyitsik in the oxbows of the Draanjik River and quickly grew to 34… Read More ›

• Tanana Zone crews continue momentum to secure fire perimeters

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on July 27, 2019

  Crews working across the Tanana Zone are making steady progress to secure fire lines with the added help of recent precipitation. Little Creek Fire (#616) – 125 acres, 78 personnel, started on July 18 The Little Creek Fire has received… Read More ›

• Grouse Creek/Garnet Creek Fire Update for July 27, 2019

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 27, 2019

  The Grouse Creek fire is approximately 50,418 acres and the Garnet Creek fire is approximately 9,043 acres with a total of 87 personnel. Grouse Creek (#485) Fire growth was moderated by the weather on Friday, overcast and light rain. Fire… Read More ›

• Wet weather – Hess Creek Fire Update 7/27/19

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 27, 2019

  Current Situation: During the past two days, fire crews patrolled and mitigated hazards along the Elliott Highway, on the lookout for dead standing trees that could fall onto the road. Cool wet weather this weekend will buy time for other… Read More ›

• Smoke Outlook 7/27-7/28: Upper Yukon still impacted

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 27, 2019

  While the rest of the state has experienced relief from smoke impacts, along with cooler temperatures and higher humidity, Fort Yukon and the surrounding area remains warm and dry with more lightning expected. Fire potential likewise remains high there and… Read More ›

• “How Do They Do It?” A Closer Look at Fire Management in Southwest Alaska.

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 27, 2019

  Southwest Alaska Area Fire Management Officer (AFMO) Seth Ross pedals his bike swiftly toward helibase. One of three nearby helicopters begins to spool up, its rotors gaining momentum as five initial attack (IA) helitack firefighters wait inside, ready. Ross motions… Read More ›

• Video Update: Chalkyitsik Complex Adds New Lightning Fire #687 in the Yukon Flats

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 27, 2019

  

  Watch this video update filmed at the edge of the village of Chalkyitsik, Alaska with the nearly 500,000 acre complex of lightning caused fires burning visibly in the background. Follow all of the insider video updates by subscribing to the… Read More ›

• Southwest Alaska Area Fire Information Update – July 26

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 26, 2019

  Six fires are currently being staffed with crews defending the villages of Nikolai and Red Devil, the Donlin Mine, the Nixon Mine, and cabins along the Kuskokwim River. Crews are being shuttled between fires to maximize their effectiveness, while others… Read More ›

• UPPER YUKON Zone Fire Update – July 26, 219

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 26, 2019

  Earlier storms have passed through the Upper Yukon Zone with thousands of lightning strikes this week. Drought has continued in the zone causing the trees and duff layer to be very dry making fires difficult to contain. There are 57… Read More ›

• Chalkyitsik Complex: new fire 3 miles northwest of Chalkyitsik

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 26, 2019

  

  The Alaska Incident Management Team managing the Chalkyitsik Complex are providing support for Alaska Fire Service smoke jumpers, a helitack crew and air resources for initial attack on a new lightening caused fire 2.5 miles northwest of Chalkyitsik. The fire… Read More ›

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