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Two new AFS fires discovered
July 9, 2014 8:53 a.m. Two new fires were discovered in the Alaska Fire Service protection area yesterday. The Jago River Fire is located in the northeast corner of the Upper Yukon Zone on the Arctic Wildlife Refuge. Personnel will… Read More ›
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Nine new lightning-caused fires in Galena
July 8, 2014 10:53 a.m. The Alaska Fire Service Galena Zone saw a big increase in fire activity as a result of 3,890 lightning strikes on July 7. the Galena Zone is located on the western part of the state…. Read More ›
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Pioneer Peak Hotshots lending a hand to Canadian neighbors
July 7, 2014, 3p.m. (Fairbanks, AK) – The Pioneer Peak Interagency Hotshot Crew, an Alaska Division of Forestry crew based in Palmer, has mobilized to the Northwest Territories of Canada. The crew left last Friday and reported to Kakisa, Northwest… Read More ›
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Fourth of July fire prevention
June 30, 2014, 9:30 a.m. (Fairbanks, AK) – Wildfires are frequently ignited by recreational activities during the Fourth of July weekend. We are fortunate this year that rainfall throughout much of the state has decreased the immediate fire danger. Still,… Read More ›
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“A Week to Remember, Reflect and Learn” June 30-July 6, 2014
M-14-06 MEMORANDUM – 6 June 2014 TO: NWCG Executive Board, NWCG Program Management Unit, NWCG Committee Chairs, Geographic Area Coordinating Group Managers FROM: Dan Smith, Chair, NWCG Executive Board SUBJECT: “A Week to Remember, Reflect and Learn” June 30-July 6,… Read More ›
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Funny River Fire update
June 23, 2014, 10:00 a.m. Current Situation Visible smoke near Tustumena Lake may be observed this summer in times of warming and drying trends. Large fires can smolder in deep duff fuels till seasonal rains and snow completely extinguish all… Read More ›
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Heavy rainfall reduces threat of spread on the 100 Mile Creek Fire
June 20, 2014 10:00 a.m. 100 Mile Creek Fire received over 3.0” of rain in the past 48 hrs. This has substantially reduced the threat of the fire spreading into areas of concern. Crews continued to mop up to the… Read More ›
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Funny River Fire Incident Command Post moves to Forestry fire office
Weekend Edition, June 20-22, 2014, 10:00 a.m. The Funny River fire is a human caused fire that began in the afternoon of May 19th near a horse trail 5 miles east of Soldotna. The fire size is 195,858 acres. The… Read More ›
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Funny River Fire suppression repair work continues
Thursday, June 19, 2014, 10:00 a.m. The Funny River fire is a human caused fire that began in the afternoon of May 19th near a horse trail 5 miles east of Soldotna. The fire size is 195,858 acres. The wildfire… Read More ›
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Steele Creek Fire 100 percent contained
June 19, 2014 9:30 a.m. (Fairbanks, AK) – The Steele Creek Fire is 100 percent contained and is no longer a threat to adjacent communities. The 75 firefighters assigned to this incident are gridding the fire, which means they are… Read More ›