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Crews continue Starry Fire containment as rain hits
Firefighters are continuing work on the 547-acre Starry Fire (#234) as wet weather moves in. With 70% containment, crews have been cutting jack straw, removing fallen trees and using water to extinguish hot spots. On Friday, firefighters worked to extinguish… Read More ›
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Firefighters Working to Suppress 2 Fires Near Ruby
Nearly two dozen smokejumpers supported by multiple water-scooping aircraft are working to fully suppress two fires that were detected Friday afternoon near Ruby. The Big Fire (#313), which was previously named the Little Fire, and the Cecil Fire (#315) are separated by less than a mile.
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Firefighters mop up, prepare for rain on the Starry Fire (#234)
Firefighters on the 547-acre Starry Fire (#234) worked 50 to 100 feet in from the fire perimeter Friday, extinguishing areas of heat. Containment is now 70%. There is rain in the forecast for Friday evening and a greater than 50%… Read More ›
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Granite fire nears full containment
#222 Granite Fire- Located approximately 17 miles southeast of Delta Junction, the Granite Fire is currently 90% contained. The Southwest 1 Crew, TCC Crew, and Clackamas Crew continue suppression efforts on the 36 acre fire. A thermal detection drone was flown over the incident to locate any remaining heat hidden beneath… Read More ›
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Firefighting Aircraft Responding to 2 New Starts Near Ruby
Multi-engine scoopers are responding to a pair of new fires near Ruby. The Little Fire (#313) and Cecil Fire (#315) are separated by less than a mile. They are about 11 miles east of Ruby and 5 miles south of Ninemile Slough near Big Creek in a Full protection area.
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Preparedness Pays Off During Recent Alaska Fire Activity
The recent stretch of lightning and elevated fire weather across Alaska demonstrated why years of investment in firefighters, aviation resources, hazardous fuels reduction, support personnel, and strategic planning matter. Over several days of heightened fire activity, Alaska Division of Forestry… Read More ›
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Firefighters Respond to New Start Near Galena; CATG Crew Assigned to Jade Fire
Twelve smokejumpers supported by four single-engine water scoopers responded to Whakatna Fire (#306) about 12 miles northeast of Galena on Thursday night. The fire was reported about 9:30 p.m.
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Firefighters progress on Anderson area fires
The 547-acre Starry Fire (#234) has reached 65% containment a week after the initial attack. The perimeter has been secured up to 50 feet deep on the west side, with crews cutting black spruce and jack straw, or tangled trees,… Read More ›
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Air Resources Assist with Several New Lightning Fires Managed by U.S. Wildland Fire Service
With prolific lightning across the state for over a week, including over 9,000 strikes yesterday, new fires continue to ignite across the U.S. Wildland Fire Service management areas in Western, Eastern, Northern, and Interior Alaska. Air resources have provided crucial… Read More ›
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Red Flag Warnings issued for McGrath and surrounding areas
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for much of Interior Alaska, including McGrath, Middle and Lower Yukon Valleys, Innoko Valley, and Fortymile Country. The Red Flag Warnings are in effect from 1:00 p.m. through 3:00 a.m…. Read More ›
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