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• Firefighters wrap up work on Caribou Creek Fire north of Two Rivers

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 13, 2019

  

  After nearly a month of hard work, firefighters on Saturday bid farewell to the Caribou Creek Fire (#255) east of Fairbanks and north of the community of Two Rivers. The final 14 personnel working on the 257-acre fire were flown… Read More ›

• TFRs: Keeping the airspace safe for firefighting

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 13, 2019

  

  A valuable tool to provide a safe operating space for aircraft are Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR), which are put in place so there is a buffer zone of safety for our ground and air crews. Recent incursions – whether it’s… Read More ›

• Southwest Area Wildfire Update: More new lightning-caused fires; firefighters protecting two gold mines, one village, cabins and allotments

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 13, 2019

  Eleven new lightning-caused fires were discovered in the Alaska Division of Forestry’s Southwest Area on Friday and more new fires are anticipated as a result of thousands of lightning strikes over the past three days. More than 1,500 lightning strikes… Read More ›

• Nugget Creek Fire grows to almost 16,000 acres; crosses South Fork Chena River

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 13, 2019

  Strong winds out of the west increased fire activity along the southeastern edge of the Nugget Creek Fire (#323) on Thursday night, followed by sustained rains throughout Friday that slowed fire progress. The fire has crossed the South Fork Chena… Read More ›

• Rainbow 2 Fire approaches cabins on Richardson Clearwater River

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 13, 2019

  

  Following a wind-driven run to the north on Thursday night, the Rainbow 2 fire has burned to within one-quarter mile of the nearest structures on the Richardson Clearwater River northwest of Delta Junction. The fire was started by lightning on… Read More ›

• Cooler Weather Moderates Fire Growth on Swan Lake Fire and Reduces Smoke Impacts

  By 2019swanlakefireinfo on July 13, 2019

  Fire behavior remained moderate with little change.  Minimal fire spread was observed along with limited interior smoldering. Visibility continues to improve with reduced fire behavior.  Fire progression has been assessed in areas of concern and long term strategic objectives continue… Read More ›

• Kobe Fire Update – July 13, 2019: Evacuation alerts reduced for town of Anderson, two subdivisions

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 13, 2019

  

  Thanks to cooler, wetter weather and progress made by firefighters in containing a wildfire south of the Denali Borough community of Anderson, evacuation levels in areas around the fire have been reduced. The “Level 1: Ready” evacuation alert for the… Read More ›

• Fire moderates in Upper Yukon Zone; no red flag warnings for Saturday

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 13, 2019

  

  Isolated to widespread thunderstorms with rain are forecasted today. Fewer new fires result from wet thunderstorms than dry lightning. Relative humidity for the zone will be in the 35-40% range. Winds will be from the southwest at 5-10 mph. Fires south… Read More ›

• Live Update: “Breaking it Down” – Shovel Creek Fire Saturday, July 13th 2019 Update

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 13, 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 Update – Saturday, July 13th @ 8:00 am Rob Allen, Incident Commander Size: 23,734… Read More ›

• Shovel Creek Fire July 13th 2019 Briefing Highlights from the Front Row

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 13, 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: 23,734 acres      Containment: 30%       Personnel: 621       Start Date: June 21, 2019       Cause: Lightning Yesterday,… Read More ›

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