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• New fires pop up in Southwest Alaska; existing fires growing larger

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 10, 2019

  

  The Alaska Division of Forestry is actively managing several new and existing wildfires in the Southwest Alaska, many of which are growing in size due to the extended spell of hot, dry weather. The Tundra Lake Fire (#474) was reported… Read More ›

• Hess Creek Fire Crosses Elliott Highway

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 10, 2019

  Last night the Hess Creek Fire crossed the Elliott Highway near Milepost 62 a few miles east of Livengood. Travelers heading up the Elliott and Dalton highways should be advised that heavy smoke will continue to impact the Elliott Highway… Read More ›

• Know the health risks of wildfire smoke and take precautions during air advisories

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 10, 2019

  

  Smoke produced by several active wildfires has resulted in air quality advisories for many regions of the state in recent weeks, including Southeast, Southwest, Southcentral, Central and the Eastern Interior of Alaska. Alaskans should check for air quality advisories on… Read More ›

• 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 ›

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