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• Fire use module from Utah takes over Rainbow 2 Fire west of Delta

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 9, 2019

  

  A 10-person module of Utah firefighters assumed control of the Rainbow 2 Fire west of Delta Junction on Tuesday. The fire was started by lightning on June 29 about 15 miles west of Delta Junction and has grown to an… Read More ›

• Live Update: “Breaking it Down” – Shovel Creek Fire Tuesday, July 9th 2019 Update

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 9, 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 – Tuesday, July 9th @ 7:00 am Rob Allen, Incident Commander Size: 12,855… Read More ›

• State parks and forestry issue closure on campfires in Interior, Southcentral

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 9, 2019

  

  No campfires will be allowed on state, private or municipal lands in Southcentral and Interior Alaska starting today, according to state forestry and parks officials who said extreme wildfire danger demands they preempt potential new ignition sources. The joint orders… Read More ›

• Tanana Zone Fires see significant growth

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on July 9, 2019

  The Tanana Zone reports significant growth on all fires on Monday, with more anticipated in the upcoming days to the continued hot, dry conditions. Winds will be generally light today from the northeast to east, but will shift to northwest as a low moves over the northern interior. There is a slight chance of… Read More ›

• Malaspina and Montana Creek fire update – July 9, 2019: Type 2 IMT takes command of fires

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 9, 2019

  

  Firefighters on the Malaspina Fire made excellent progress on Monday, completing direct fireline construction with chainsaws and establishing hose lays around the fire’s perimeter. Interior portions of the fire remain active. The fire is 85 acres in size and 20%… Read More ›

• Shovel Creek Fire July 9th 2019 Briefing Highlights from the Front Row: Burn Day #4

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 9, 2019

  

  Watch from the front row at fire camp and watch these exclusive “Insider Highlights” from the 9th of July 8am operational briefing or Click here for YouTube. Please Subscribe to our channel. Listen to the Leader’s Intent, Fire Behavior, Fire… Read More ›

• Swan Lake Firefighters Use Remote Camps to Stay on the Fire 24/7; Public Meeting Set for Wednesday Evening

  By 2019swanlakefireinfo on July 9, 2019

  The Swan Lake Fire burned actively on Monday, continuing to consume unseasonably dry fuels. On the north and east edges, the fire continued to burn through stands of spruce. Alternately, where the fire reached alpine vegetation or patches of aspen… Read More ›

• Hess Creek Fire Update – July 9, 2019

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 9, 2019

  Current Situation:  The Southern Idaho Type 3 Team took control of the Hess Creek Fire at 7:00 a.m. on July 9. The team is predominately from Idaho and is replacing Nevada’s Type 3 Team 2, which finished its 14-day assignment…. Read More ›

• Beaver Fire and Ninetyeight Creek Fire Update for 7-9-19 2019

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 9, 2019

  The Gila Las Cruces Type 3 Incident Management Team assumed command of the Beaver Fire (#390) this morning. This is in addition to the Ninetyeight Creek Fire (#391) which they have been managing since July 1. The team will also… Read More ›

• Boundary River & McArthur Creek Fire Updates 7-9-2019

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 9, 2019

  At 7:00 a.m. this morning, The National Incident Management Organization (NIMO) took command of the Boundary River Fire (#362), approximately 40 miles southeast of Tok, and the McArthur Creek Fire (#133), 16 miles east of Northway. The Boundary Fire is… Read More ›

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