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• Funny River update: 193,597 acres with 59% containment

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 2, 2014

  

  9:30 AM June 2, 2014 Precipitation continued across the Kenai Peninsula Sunday that helped saturate available fuels in the fire area. No smoke was visible over the area yesterday although at times you could smell smoke in the air. Firefighters… Read More ›

• Crews on the ground at 100 Mile Creek Fire

  By afsakfireinfo on June 2, 2014

  June 2, 2014 7:49 a.m. The Midnight Sun IHC (Interagency Hotshot Crew) and the North Star handcrew arrived at the fire on June 1. Crews and aerial resources assisted in securing OP sites 26 and 27 with hand and aerial firing… Read More ›

• Six Mile Fire 100 percent contained

  By afsakfireinfo on June 2, 2014

  June 1, 2014 7:36 a.m. Personnel worked to secure the perimeter of the 44 acre fire, that began on May 31, achieving 100% containment by the end of shift. Intermittent rain and wind permeated the area diminishing fire activity and aiding… Read More ›

• The Kenai Peninsula Borough Office of Emergency Management call center is closed

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 1, 2014

  Beginning Monday, June 2, 2014, residents may call the general OEM line at (907)262-4910. The OEM staff are available to answer calls during normal business hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. The information hotline will be put back in… Read More ›

• Notices to Airmen over the Funny River Fire

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 1, 2014

  June 1, 6p.m. Fire officials are reminding pilots that a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR), NOTAM 4/3147, is still in place over the Funny River Fire. This TFR applies to all general aviation traffic and is required for safe operations of… Read More ›

• Strong winds keep Alaska fire crews busy

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 1, 2014

  June 1, 2014 2 p.m. (Fairbanks, AK) – Alaska experienced a rare weather phenomenon on Saturday, as the passage of a violent cold front brought prolonged southerly winds nearly statewide. Along with the passing of the front came a significant… Read More ›

• 100 Mile Creek Fire grows with strong winds

  By afsakfireinfo on June 1, 2014

  

  June 1, 2014 1:07 p.m. Chinook winds and Red Flag Warning conditions in the area prevented fire personnel and aviation response to the OP sites. The weather conditions led to erratic fire behavior; causing the fire to cross the OP road…. Read More ›

• Funny River Fire update: 193,243 acres with 58% containment

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 1, 2014

  

  9:30 AM June 1, 2014 Community Barbeque for Firefighters from 6 – 8 PM Sunday at the Sport Center in Soldotna The Kenai Peninsula and the Funny River Fire received wetting rain Saturday along with 15 to 25 mile per… Read More ›

• Six Mile Fire near Circle City

  By afsakfireinfo on June 1, 2014

  June 1, 2014 8:06 a.m. The Six Mile Fire was reported by a resident at Circle City as a smoke 2 miles south of the airport. Smokejumpers responded and the fire was 30 acres upon their arrival. Aircraft A-4, T-262… Read More ›

• Campfires allowed in developed campsites on the Kenai Peninsula

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on May 31, 2014

  May 31, 2014 6:30 p.m. Open campfires are now allowed only in developed campsites in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, Kenai Peninsula State Parks, and Chugach National Forest lands on the Kenai Peninsula. Campfires must be in a metal fire… Read More ›

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