Fuel containers used to support chainsaws, pumps and drip torches are backhauled off the line.
Alaska Division of Forestry
Helicopters, boats demobilize equipment on McCoy Creek Fire (#201)
Operations on the McCoy Creek Fire continue to wind down. Saturday, five “sling loads” and three boats worth of backhaul were returned from the fire area. “Sling loads” consist of hauling a net full of equipment, up to 2000 pounds,… Read More ›
Firefighters work to cleanup heavy concentrations of downed trees and unburned fuels.
Firefighters work to cleanup heavy concentrations of downed trees and unburned fuels.
“Backhaul” of supplies, mop up on McCoy Creek Fire (#201)
Saturday, firefighters continued to “backhaul” supplies off the McCoy Creek Fire, and mop up around structures. Over the next several days, crews will demobilize as their 14-day work periods come to an end. A smaller number of resources will remain… Read More ›
Drones or Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) provide many utilities to wildland fire operations.
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)
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 ›
Continued favorable weather aids firefighters in direct suppression
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)
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 ›
Wetting Rain dampens Delta Area wildfires
WILDFIRE UPDATE – Delta Area Pogo Mine Road Fire (#191) & Mount Hayes Fire (#299) Thursday – August 17, 2023 Wetting Rain dampens Delta Area wildfires Cloudy skies and rain continued for most of the afternoon and into the evening,… Read More ›
Rain arrives in Delta, Firefighters going direct
WILDFIRE UPDATE – Delta Area – Pogo Mine Road Fire (#191) & Mount Hayes Fire (#299) Wesday – August 16, 2023 Rain arrives in Delta, Firefighters going direct Rain finally arrived in the Delta area in place of warm and… Read More ›
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