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• Montana Creek / Malaspina Fires Evacuation Levels Changed – July 10, 2019

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 10, 2019

  

  The evacuation levels in the areas of the Montana Creek and Malaspina Fires have been changed – all zones are now set at a Level 1 – Ready with the exception of one house in the Malaspina fire which is… Read More ›

• Beaver Fire and Ninetyeight Creek Fire Update, 7-10-19

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 10, 2019

  While the Beaver Fire (#390) continued to grow Tuesday, mostly on its southeast flank, it remained north of the South Fork of the Chena River. The fire was also active on its northeast flank in the Pine Creek drainage. Managers… Read More ›

• Montana Creek/Malaspina Fires: Link to KTNA Broadcast, New Contact Information

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 10, 2019

  

  KTNA has posted a link to a 24 minute radio interview with Bob Shindelar, Incident Commander Trainee with Pacific Northwest Incident Management Team 12 from today (July 10, 2019). There is new contact information to reach the Public Information Officers… Read More ›

• Shovel Creek Fire July 10th 2019 Briefing Highlights from the Front Row

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 10, 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 #ShovelCreekFire Stand in the front row at fire camp and watch these exclusive “insider highlights” from the… Read More ›

• Continued progress on the Montana Creek and Malaspina Fires: no new fire growth

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 10, 2019

  Yesterday’s operations: Continued to mop-up and gain depth around both fire perimeters. Identified and mitigated problem areas. Demobilized 1 strike team of engines and 1 taskforce of engines at end of shift. Today’s operations: Northwest Incident Management Team 12 completed… Read More ›

• Marine Air Calms Swan Lake Fire, Smoke Begins to Clear; Public Meeting Tonight at Cooper Landing 6 PM

  By 2019swanlakefireinfo on July 10, 2019

  Temperatures dropped and relative humidity rose on Tuesday, resulting in a quieter day on the Swan Lake Fire. The hot, dry air that had been parked over the Kenai Peninsula was replaced by marine air moving in from the southwest…. Read More ›

• Tanana Zone Update: Firefighters Continue Work on Existing Fires and Brace for Forecasted Lightning

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 10, 2019

  After days of hot and dry conditions throughout the Tanana Zone, firefighters are preparing for the likelihood of new fire starts with the dry lightning that is forecasted today. Significant fire activity occurred throughout the Zone on Tuesday including the… Read More ›

• Upper Yukon Fire Zone Activity Hampered by Smoke

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 10, 2019

  Widespread smoke challenged firefighters yesterday by limiting their use of aircraft and making fuels less conducive to burnout operations. Fires are still growing in size, but at a slower rate than that seen over the past few days. Firefighting resources… Read More ›

• Live Update: “Breaking it Down” – Shovel Creek Fire Wednesday, July 10th 2019 Update

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 10, 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 – Wednesdsy, July 10th @ 8:00 amRob Allen, Incident Commander Size: 18,558 acres     … Read More ›

• Hess Creek Fire Update 7/10/19

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 10, 2019

  Current Situation:  Yesterday smoke receded to a level on the #HessCreekFire where fire personnel could fly the perimeter of the fire. During the flight, fire officials obtained a more accurate acreage and observed fire behavior, which allowed them to tailor… Read More ›

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