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No growth reported for Anderson Complex after Saturday’s winds
The fires in the Anderson Complex saw no significant growth after being tested by yesterday’s east winds. Crews reported multiple instances of fire-damaged trees falling in the areas where they were working. These trees pose a danger to firefighters and… Read More ›
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Aircraft keeps Pogo Mine Road Fire in check during steady winds, two IHCs join the effort
WILDFIRE UPDATE – Delta Area – Pogo Mine Road Fire (#191) & Mount Hayes Fire (#299) – Check our YouTube channel for extended footage and behind the scenes. Helicopters and fixed wing aircraft dropped water throughout the day to help… Read More ›
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New crews arrive on the Lost Horse Creek Fire
(Fairbanks, AK) – To protect values in the Haystack subdivision and along the Elliott Highway corridor, our current strategy on the Lost Horse Creek Fire (#296) is to focus direct containment efforts on the southern portion of the fire. This… Read More ›
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Air Quality: Smoke Outlook for Aug. 13-14
Issued by Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program at 7:37 a.m., August 13, 2023. Fire There are 153 active fires across the State. The following large fires are likely to affect air quality in the Outlook area over the coming… Read More ›
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Minimal acreage growth reported statewide despite winds and warmer weather
Activity picked up along the Teklanika River and the southern line of the Pogo Mine Road Fire due to winds and warmer weather yesterday, although there was no significant acreage growth statewide. Winds will continue through Sunday but are forecasted… Read More ›
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Boundary fires remain fairly quiet
Firefighters along the Top of the World Highway near the U.S.-Canadian Border were prepared for increased fire activity Saturday in light of a forecast of warmer, drier and windier conditions with isolated thunderstorms. The smokejumpers assigned to the Napoleon Fire… Read More ›
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Anderson Complex crews eliminate threat to more than a third of structures
More than a third of the structures that were initially threatened by fires in the Anderson Complex are no longer at risk thanks to hard work by firefighters and more favorable weather. Crews remain fully committed to protecting the remaining… Read More ›
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Minimal growth Friday for the McCoy Creek Fire (#201)
The McCoy Creek Fire saw light precipitation and cooler temperatures on Friday, which assisted crews in mop up operations behind structures along the Salcha River. Although the fire has not impacted any of the cabins along the river corridor, the… Read More ›
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Structure protection nearing completion on the Lost Horse Creek Fire
The Lost Horse Creek Fire (#296) is maintaining at 12% containment on the southern edge of the fire. Approximately 8 miles of the fire perimeter (32%), are targeted for containment. Three miles (12%) are currently contained. Yesterday, rain was received… Read More ›
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More crews arrive, drones fly to help map and locate hot spots on Pogo Mine Road and Mount Hayes fires.
WILDFIRE UPDATE – Delta Area for the Pogo Mine Road Fire (#191) & Mount Hayes Fire (#299) Saturday – August 12, 2023 Additional resources continue arriving to help with structure protection and completion of incident objectives that will safeguard values… Read More ›
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