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• Firefighters assess structures, construct direct line on McCoy Creek Fire (#201)

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on August 11, 2023

  

  Cooler temperatures and moderated fire activity on the McCoy Creek Fire Thursday allowed firefighters to accomplish various operational goals throughout the day. Structure assessments on the Salcha River corridor have been completed down to river mile 10.5, with mop up… Read More ›

• Three miles contained on Lost Horse Creek Fire

  By LostHorseCreekFire2023 on August 11, 2023

  

  The southern edge of the Lost Horse Creek Fire (#296), approximately 8 miles of the fire perimeter (32%), are targeted for containment. Three miles (12%) are currently contained, that is, we are confident the fire will not cross that line…. Read More ›

• Smoke Outlook for Aug. 11-12

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on August 11, 2023

  

  Issued by Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program at 8 a.m., August 11, 2023. Fire There are 152 active fires across the State. The following large fires are likely to affect air quality in the Outlook area over the coming… Read More ›

• Continued structure protection on the Pogo Mine Road & Mount Hayes Fires, community briefing today

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on August 11, 2023

  A community briefing from fire managers will be held at the Big Delta Brewing Co. in Delta Junction Friday, August 11 at 6:00 pm. This informal, family-friendly, in-person briefing is a chance for residents to hear a fire update for… Read More ›

• Precipitation and cooler temperatures aid fire moderation in Interior Alaska, air quality advisory persists

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on August 11, 2023

  

  Scattered showers and cooler temperatures continue to help moderate fire activity in the Interior, though not every fire has received precipitation from recent storms. An air quality advisory remains in effect for central and eastern Alaska. The northern Yukon fires… Read More ›

• Firefighters put small boundary fire into monitor status

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on August 10, 2023

  

  Firefighters have wrapped up work on the Jejezhuu Fire (#346), one of three fires located near the U.S.-Canadian border north of the Top of the World Highway. The North Star Crew joined the smokejumpers assigned to the fire on Wednesday… Read More ›

• Community briefing – Pogo Mine Rd & Mount Hayes fires Friday at 6:00 pm

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on August 10, 2023

  A community briefing from Pogo Mine Road and Mount Hayes fire managers will be held at the Big Delta Brewing Co. in Delta Junction Friday, August 11 at 6:00 pm. This informal, family-friendly, in-person briefing is a chance for residents… Read More ›

• Important work continues on McCoy Creek Fire (#201)

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on August 10, 2023

  

  Important work was accomplished on the McCoy Creek Fire Wednesday. The main goal remains the protection of structures along the Salcha River corridor. From mile 14 to mile 32, structure assessment and protection measures have been completed, and mop up… Read More ›

• Anderson Complex fire crews make most of cool, wet weather 

  By AndersonComplex2023 on August 10, 2023

  

  FIRE UPDATE: Firefighters assigned to the Anderson Complex have been able to complete a number of critical assignments thanks to three days of cooler weather and measurable rainfall. The weather has reduced fire activity, allowing Great Basin Team 3 to move… Read More ›

• More resources arrive to help with Delta area fires Pogo Mine Road Fire (#191) & Mount Hayes Fire (#299)

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on August 10, 2023

  

  Personnel numbers increased on the Mount Hayes Fire (#299) as a 20-person crew from Oregon arrived Wednesday to lend a hand. Additional overhead also came in to help the Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Management manage the wildfires in… Read More ›

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