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• Minimal activity reported on Nugget Creek Fire east of Fairbanks

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 15, 2019

  Fire managers flew over the Nugget Creek Fire (#323) area on Saturday evening and reported minimal growth of the fire perimeter, according to the Alaska Division of Forestry. Visible smoke in the area is largely due to the consumption of… Read More ›

• New fire burning in Tanana Zone as skies begin to clear

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 15, 2019

  Skies were clearer Sunday over the Tanana Zone as scattered showers tapered off and the sun came out. Showers and mainly wet thunderstorms are forecast today for the zone, but precipitation is expected to be spotty. These storms could linger… Read More ›

• Minimal Rain Received on Swan Lake Fire; New Team Assumes Command

  By 2019swanlakefireinfo on July 15, 2019

  The Eastern Area Incident Management Team Type 2 assumed command of the Swan Lake Fire at 8:00 a.m. today.  Minimal fire spread was observed again yesterday with limited interior smoldering and isolated torching.  The east flank of the fire continues… Read More ›

• Live Update: “Breaking it Down” – Shovel Creek Fire July 15, 2019 Update

  By 2019shovelcreekfirepio on July 15, 2019

  If you prefer to watch on YouTube click here: Subscribe to the Shovel Creek Fire Videos Channel For Insider Aerial and Fireline Videos – Channel https://bit.ly/2L4Qc7M Size: 23,948 acres      Containment: 40%       Personnel: 524      Start Date: June 21, 2019       Cause: Lighting Crews were… Read More ›

• Precipitation reduces fire activity on the Hess Creek Fire – Update for 7/15/19

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 15, 2019

  

  Firefighters continue to actively monitor weather patterns to prepare for an increase in fire activity. While higher humidity and lower temperatures reduce fire activity, the fuel type this fire is burning in is highly susceptible to taking off should conditions… Read More ›

• Shovel Creek Fire July 15, 2019 8am Update: Progress Continues with Multiple-Day Mop-up Effort

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 15, 2019

  

  Watch videos and fire footage at the Shovel Creek Fire YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2L4Qc7M Current Statistics: Size: 23,948 acres      Containment: 40%       Personnel: 524       Start Date: June 21, 2019       Cause: Lighting Crews were able to finish removing hoses, sprinklers, and other structure… Read More ›

• Lightning delivers another round of fires in northwestern Alaska

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on July 14, 2019

  

  Fire season has ebbed and flowed in Western Alaska with lightning delivering another round of fires in the past few days. Lightning ignited 11 new fires in three days within the BLM Alaska Fire Service Galena Zone had that encompasses… Read More ›

• Smoke outlook for 7-14/15: smoke expected as fuels dry and fire intensity increases in Interior; little smoke expected in Southcentral or Southeast Alaska

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 14, 2019

  Alaska North: Fire Cooler temperatures and recent rain have slowed fire growth. As temperatures warm and fuels dry, fires are expected to pick back up. Smoke Rain brought some needed relief from dense smoke that had accumulated throughout last week…. Read More ›

• More resources ordered for Rainbow 2 Fire

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 14, 2019

  Fire managers have requested additional resources for the Rainbow 2 Fire (#409) burning approximately 15 miles northwest of Delta Junction. Fire managers have ordered two additional Type 2 crews to join the 24 personnel currently assigned to the fire. Fire crews… Read More ›

• Upper Yukon Zone remains warm and dry

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 14, 2019

  

  Hot and dry conditions remain over most areas of the Upper Yukon Zone. Temperatures are forecasted to be in the 80s over the next several days. Winds will generally be out of the west at 5-10 mph. Some isolated thunderstorms… Read More ›

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