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• Firefighters battle Rainbow 2 Fire on northeast and northwest

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 18, 2019

  (Fairbanks, AK) – Firefighters are working in two divisions to prevent the Rainbow 2 Fire from reaching recreational cabins on Clear Creek northwest of Delta Junction. On the northeast side of the fire, Division Alpha continues to extinguish any spot… Read More ›

• Smoke Outlook for 7/18 – 7/19: Smoke moving back into Southcentral communities

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 18, 2019

  As activity at the Swan Lake Fire picks up, wind patterns are once again expected to push smoke into Cooper Landing and Sterling communities, typically during morning and evening times. Forecasters are calling for higher temps to begin making its… Read More ›

• Nugget Creek Fire update July 18 – Rough estimate puts fire at 19,000 acres

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 18, 2019

  The Nugget Creek Fire (#323) experienced gusty and erratic winds over the fire area yesterday afternoon (July 16) along with isolated thunder cells. The fire is approximately 19,000 acres based on a rough aerial estimate, with growth occurring mainly on… Read More ›

• Chalkyitsik Fuels Build-up Index hits record high

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 18, 2019

  

  Rainfall across Alaska continues to avoid the Upper Yukon zone, with conditions at extreme levels predicted to drive fire activity across the Yukon flats.The Buildup Index (BUI) is the best indicator of seasonal severity and overall flammability in the boreal… Read More ›

• Shovel Creek Fire July 18th: Briefing Highlights from the Front Row

  By 2019shovelcreekfirepio on July 18, 2019

   If you prefer you can watch this video on  YouTube. To watch fireline and aerial footage of the fire subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2L4Qc7M Size: 21,298 acres      Containment: 45%       Personnel: 532       Start Date: June 21, 2019       Cause: Lightning Alaska governor Mike… Read More ›

• Fewer fires staffed in Tanana Zone

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 18, 2019

  Firefighters were demobilized from two fires in the Tanana Zone on Wednesday as fire activity diminished slightly. Regionally, however, thunderstorms continued through the night in the Alaska Range, the eastern Yukon Flats, and part of the Brooks Range. Isolated thunderstorms… Read More ›

• Swan Lake Fire Activity Expected to Increase as Weather Warms

  By 2019swanlakefireinfo on July 18, 2019

  

  Firefighters completed protection efforts at the historic Harry Johnson cabin located north of the fire perimeter.

• Firefighters enhance fuel break along Elliott Highway – Hess Creek Fire Update 7/18/19

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 18, 2019

  Aerial footage of the two hot spots across the Elliott Highway A type 3 team from Wyoming will begin arriving in Fairbanks over the next few days to replace the Southern Idaho team, which finishes their 14-day assignment on Saturday…. Read More ›

• Shovel Creek Fire July 18, 2019 8am Update: Thunderstorm Brings Moisture to the Fire Area; Community Meeting Tonight

  By 2019shovelcreekfirepio on July 18, 2019

  Watch videos and fire footage at the Shovel Creek Fire YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2L4Qc7M Current Statistics: Size: 21,298 acres  Containment: 45%  Personnel: 532 Start Date: June 21, 2019       Cause: Lightning Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy received an operational briefing on the Shovel Creek Fire yesterday… Read More ›

• Aviators Urged To Obey Temporary Flight Restrictions Over Swan Lake Fire to Prevent Aviation Accidents and Allow Effective Fire Suppression Efforts

  By 2019swanlakefireinfo on July 17, 2019

  The Eastern Area Incident Management Team managing the Swan Lake Fire is urging all aviators who are planning to fly over or near the Kenai Peninsula to obey the temporary flight restrictions (TFR) (NOTAM: 9/0573) in order to prevent accidents… Read More ›

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