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• Helicopters, boats demobilize equipment on McCoy Creek Fire (#201)

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on August 21, 2023

  

  Operations on the McCoy Creek Fire continue to wind down. Saturday, five “sling loads” and three boats worth of backhaul were returned from the fire area. “Sling loads” consist of hauling a net full of equipment, up to 2000 pounds,… Read More ›

• Crews increase containment across incidents statewide and fire managers work to right-size operations

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on August 21, 2023

  

  Due to reduced threat, the remaining level 3 “GO” evacuation statuses were downgraded on the Anderson Complex and McCoy Creek Fire over the weekend. Interior Alaska received widespread precipitation over the weekend with more rain in the forecast. The Great… Read More ›

• Suppression repair and equipment backhaul continue in muddy conditions

  By LostHorseCreekFire2023 on August 20, 2023

  Firefighters have reached the goal of 23% containment on the Lost Horse Creek Fire (#296). While this number may seem low, the success of securing the southern end of the fire ensures protection for the communities near the fire area…. Read More ›

• Firefighters work to cleanup heavy concentrations of downed trees and unburned fuels.

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on August 20, 2023

  Firefighters work to cleanup heavy concentrations of downed trees and unburned fuels.

• “Backhaul” of supplies, mop up on McCoy Creek Fire (#201)

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on August 20, 2023

  

  Saturday, firefighters continued to “backhaul” supplies off the McCoy Creek Fire, and mop up around structures. Over the next several days, crews will demobilize as their 14-day work periods come to an end. A smaller number of resources will remain… Read More ›

• Containment increases to 21% on Lost Horse Creek Fire

  By LostHorseCreekFire2023 on August 19, 2023

  

  (Fairbanks, AK) – Firefighters working on the Lost Horse Creek Fire (#296) continue to meet objectives, leading to an increase in containment to 21%. With the increase in containment, crews will begin to backhaul hose, pumps, and other equipment no longer… Read More ›

• Evacuations downgraded; command of Anderson Complex to change hands

  By AndersonComplex2023 on August 19, 2023

  The Teklanika River and all residents along the Teklanika River have been moved from evacuation status GO to evacuation status SET. Individuals in this area should be set to leave at a moment’s notice. All other residents, including those in… Read More ›

• Drones or Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) provide many utilities to wildland fire operations.

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on August 19, 2023

  Pogo Mine Road Fire (#191) & Mount Hayes Fire (#299) Saturday – August 19, 2023 UAS platforms offer a variety of capabilities such as infrared heat detection, guiding resources to otherwise hard to find heat, mapping, and reconnaissance without exposing… Read More ›

• Evacuations downgraded for McCoy Creek Fire (#201)

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on August 19, 2023

  

  Friday, firefighters were able to demobilize all the equipment that has been located to the east of the fire area. Setting up firefighting equipment requires sufficient logistical support, and breaking it down to be used on the next fire consists… Read More ›

• Lost Horse Creek Fire firefighter found yesterday – work continues today

  By LostHorseCreekFire2023 on August 18, 2023

  

  (Fairbanks, AK) – Yesterday, three crews initially scheduled to continue with mop-up operations along the southern perimeter were committed to the search for our missing firefighter. The missing firefighter was located the evening of Thursday, August 17th around 5:30 pm…. Read More ›

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