(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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
(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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
Evacuation levels were reduced in the Denali Borough and the Fairbanks North Star Borough yesterday on the Anderson Complex and the Lost Horse Creek fires. Two areas in both boroughs still remain in Level 3 evacuation status “GO”: The Teklanika… Read More ›
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