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• Rampart-Area fires perk up; other Tanana Zone fires rest

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 14, 2019

  As the sky cleared above the Tanana Zone fires and aircraft were able to fly again, crews found their fires to have calmed considerably. Last night, however, fire activity northeast of Rampart picked up considerably for a few hours. Improving… Read More ›

• Firefighters continue work to contain Kobe Fire near Anderson

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 14, 2019

  Firefighters are continuing to construct containment line and mop up hot spots on the Kobe Fire south of the Denali Borough community of Anderson. Smoke in the area dissipated on Saturday and aircraft were able to perform a reconnaissance flight… Read More ›

• Live Update: Last “Breaking it Down” – Shovel Creek Fire July 14, 2019 Update

  By 2019shovelcreekfirepio on July 14, 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 – Sunday, July 14th @ 8:00 am Rob Allen, Incident Commander Size:23,948 acres      Containment: 40%     Personnel:… Read More ›

• State campfire closure lifted north of Alaska Range

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 14, 2019

  

  With wildfire danger moderating in some parts of the state due to cooler, wetter weather, the Alaska Division of Forestry is lifting the campfire closure order that was put into effect last week on state, private and municipal lands in… Read More ›

• Montana Creek – Malaspina Fire Update July 14, 2019: Continued progress and transition

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 14, 2019

  

  The Montana Creek and Malaspina Fires remain at 367 and 85 acres, respectively, and are 60% and 50% contained. Little smoke was detected from either fire on Saturday. Given the current situation, the operation is down-sizing and NW Team 12… Read More ›

• Weather Moderates Swan Lake Fire Activity and Smoke Impacts; Crews Continue to Establish Control Lines on East Side of Fire

  By 2019swanlakefireinfo on July 14, 2019

  Fire behavior was minimal yesterday.  The east flank of the fire continues to smolder in the Chickaloon, Thurman, and Mystery Creek drainages with minimal growth potential in the next 72 hours. Crews are utilizing existing trails as direct fire lines… Read More ›

• Ninetyeight Creek Fire contained; Beaver Fire activity moderates

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

  Cooler and wetter weather has helped to lessen fire behavior in the area of the Beaver Fire (#390). The fire showed minimal smoke yesterday although some activity was detected on the fire’s eastern and northern flanks. Personnel will monitor the… Read More ›

• Hess Creek Fire grows to 170,293 acres – Fire Update 7/14/19

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 14, 2019

  The reduction in smoke allowed operation personnel to fly the 127-mile perimeter of the #HessCreekFire on Saturday. The south edge of the fire received moisture for the second consecutive day. It continues to smolder just north of the Mercantile; slowly… Read More ›

• Shovel Creek Fire July 14, 2019 8am Update: Crews Make Progress on Containment Line

  By 2019shovelcreekfirepio on July 14, 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: 546      Start Date:June 21, 2019       Cause:Lightning Crews had another successful day of progress securing fire line with mop-up operations near Murphy Dome and along the… Read More ›

• 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 ›

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