Fire fighters continue to make good progress towards containment efforts on the 4,003 acre, Nelchina Glacier Fire (#226), 4 miles south of the Eureka Roadhouse along the Glenn Highway. Today, fire managers will continue to focus their attention on the… Read More ›
The Nelchina Glacier Fire (#226) became very active on Wednesday afternoon as temperatures rose and winds from passing thunderstorms increased over the fire area. The increase in fire behavior could be seen along the Glenn Highway near mile marker 128… Read More ›
Bear Creek Fire (#237): 28,270 acresSaint George Creek Fire (#246): 29,325 acres289 personnel A Red Flag Warning was in effect yesterday for the Bear Creek Fire and the Saint George Creek Fire, but the Denali Borough is not included in… Read More ›
Bear Creek Fire (#237): 28,270 acres Saint George Creek Fire (#246): 22,343 acres 282 personnel Hot, dry, and breezy weather is expected today across the Bear Creek Fire and Saint George Creek Fire. A Red Flag warning has been issued… Read More ›
Bear Creek Fire (#237): 28,270 acres Saint George Creek Fire (#246): 22,343 acres 286 personnel Dry weather, warmer temperatures, and some mild wind gusts are expected today across the Bear Creek Fire and Saint George Creek Fire. Temperatures will be… Read More ›
Recent rainfall has contributed to moderating fire activity on the Oskawalik Fire, holding at 1,779 acres and 80% containment. The change in weather has provided fire personnel with a valuable window to shift priorities from aggressive suppression to reinforcing and… Read More ›
Bear Creek Fire (#237): 27,943 acresSaint George Creek Fire (#246): 22,343 acres285 personnel Dry weather and seasonable temperatures will continue today across the Bear Creek Fire and Saint George Creek Fire. As the week progresses, temperatures will become warmer than… Read More ›
The Oskawalik Fire, located approximately 5 miles southwest of Crooked Creek, is currently holding at 1,779 acres and has reached 80% containment. A total of 41 personnel remain assigned to the fire. Recent rainfall limited the ability to carry out aggressive… Read More ›
Bear Creek Fire (#237): 27,943 acresSaint George Creek Fire (#246): 22,343 acres261 personnel Dry weather and seasonable temperatures will continue over the next few days across the Bear Creek Fire and Saint George Fire. Fire behavior is expected to be… Read More ›
Crews continue to make good progress towards containment efforts on the 1,779 acre Oskawalik Fire (#122) 9 miles south of Crooked Creek. Today, crews will continue working towards full containment as they continue gridding for hotspots along the fire’s perimeter…. Read More ›
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