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• Tanana Zone Fire Update for 7-8-19

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 8, 2019

  The high pressure ridge over central Alaska continues to produce hot and dry conditions. Within the Tanana Zone, fires burned an additional 1,675 acres on Sunday, but there were no new fires reported. The number of fires this year remains… Read More ›

• Shovel Creek Fire July 8th 2019 Briefing Highlights from the Front Row: Burn Day #3

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 8, 2019

  

   If you prefer you can watch this video on  YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aG4dwd8Cwec. To watch fireline and aerial footage of the fire subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2L4Qc7M Shovel Creek Fire Day #3 of the strategic firing operation and there are now 754… Read More ›

• Crews working to get containment line in on Malaspina and Montana Creek fires; Type 2 IMT ordered

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 8, 2019

  

  The Malaspina Fire (#451) started on July 7 at 3:30 p.m. in the Yoder Subdivision area and South Malaspina Loop near Talkeetna. Firefighters working the nearby Montana Creek Fire (#429) immediately responded to provide initial attack on the new fire… Read More ›

• Hess Creek Fire Update 7/8/19

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 8, 2019

  A massive inversion trapped smoke in Livengood and surrounding valleys after yesterday’s large growth on the #HessCreekFire. The fire was mapped last night at 145,321 acres, making it the country’s largest fire in 2019. As the fire continued to advance… Read More ›

• Smoke Blankets Upper Yukon Fire Zone

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 8, 2019

  The Upper Yukon continues to experience above normal fire conditions and resources to respond to new fires are stretched thin. One new fire was reported. The Mich Fire (#452) is in Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve. The fire is smoldering in… Read More ›

• Shovel Creek Fire: Maps and Photos Showing Progress of Burn Operations on Day #2

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 8, 2019

  Firefighters were able to reengage through the night, with support from helicopters cooling hot spots, to proactively protect structures in and around the Martin neighborhood. Structure protection specialists have been preparing the private homes and structures for well over a… Read More ›

• Ninetyeight Creek Fire Update for 7-8-19

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 8, 2019

  The Ninetyeight Creek Fire (#391) burning near Salcha is now 45 percent contained. The fire is holding at 69 acres. Firefighters are expecting a repeat of yesterday’s weather with high temperatures in the low 80s and relative humidity below 30… Read More ›

• Smoke Report for 7-8-19

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 8, 2019

  Special Statement Heavy smoke impacts in Kenai peninsula, Yukon and Tanana valleys including Fairbanks and southern Kenai areas. Fire CENTRAL/EASTERN INTERIOR: Heavy smoke impacts in upper Yukon valley. Smoke from these and other fires to the north will be brought… Read More ›

• Shovel Creek Fire 8am Update: Heavy Smoke Slows Burn Operation Progress; Community Meeting Set

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 8, 2019

  

  Watch videos and fire footage at the Shovel Creek Fire YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2L4Qc7M Heavy smoke delayed a firing operation and grounded fixed wing aircraft for most of the day on Sunday. Firefighters were able to reengage through the night, with support… Read More ›

• Night Update from Day #2 of the Firing Operation:Shovel Creek Fire July 7th 2019

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 8, 2019

  

  Day #2 of the firing operation along the fuel break north of Old Murphy Dome Road – Blackhawks dropping water to pretreat the “green” while burn operations continue throughout the night. The entire focus is to establish control lines and… Read More ›

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