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• 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 ›

• Anderson Complex crews see minimal fire activity

  By AndersonComplex2023 on August 18, 2023

  Firefighters assigned to the Anderson Complex saw minimal fire activity yesterday. Cooler temperatures, higher humidity and significant rainfall in some areas have reduced fire activity to creeping and smoldering. Crews, however, remain vigilant. They continue to provide protection for structures… Read More ›

• Continued favorable weather aids firefighters in direct suppression

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on August 18, 2023

  WILDFIRE UPDATE – Delta Area Pogo Mine Road Fire (#191) & Mount Hayes Fire (#299) Friday – August 18, 2023 Weakened winds Thursday night should persist through Saturday. Isolated showers are predicted to impact the fire area throughout the weekend…. Read More ›

• Structure protection measures remain in place on McCoy Creek Fire (#201)

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on August 18, 2023

  

  Firefighters continue to make progress on mop up operations along the Salcha River corridor and begin the lengthy process of removing extra firefighting equipment from the fire area. Sprinklers, pumps, and hose that are set up to protect structures, and… Read More ›

• Recent precipitation dampens fire behavior, crews make good progress on containment and mop up

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on August 18, 2023

  

  Multiple fire areas received precipitation on Wednesday and minimal fire behavior was observed yesterday. The Mosquito Creek Fire (#290) near Harding Lake was called out. No return to hot and dry weather in the foreseeable future is forecasted by meteorologists…. Read More ›

• Missing Lost Horse Creek firefighter found

  By LostHorseCreekFire2023 on August 17, 2023

  

  (Fairbanks, AK) – The missing firefighter was located the evening of Thursday, August 17th around 5:30 pm. He was assessed on scene by incident medical personnel and is currently being transported in stable condition to Fairbanks Memorial Hospital. More details… Read More ›

• Lost Horse Creek evacuation status changed to READY in Haystack area

  By LostHorseCreekFire2023 on August 17, 2023

  

  As of 2 pm on Wednesday, the Fairbanks North Star Borough changed the evacuation status from Level 2 (SET) to Level 1 (READY) for all areas impacted by the Lost Horse Creek Fire (#296). This includes all areas within the… Read More ›

• Denali Borough announces evacuation status changes for Anderson Complex

  By AndersonComplex2023 on August 17, 2023

  The Denali Borough issued an Evacuation Status update last night for the Anderson Complex. Rose Hip Creek and Clear Sky Homestead were moved to evacuation status READY. Individuals in this area should remain ready for possible evacuation. The Teklanika River… Read More ›

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