The Barley Way Fire remains at 310 acres and containment increased to 90% as of Tuesday, May 23. Hotshot crews continued with mop up operations throughout the day on Monday and have been monitoring for hot spots while heavy equipment… Read More ›
Barley Way Fire
Barley Way Fire reaches 310 acres and 60% containment
Hotshot crews and the contracted excavator continued work throughout the day on Sunday, May 21 and reached 60% containment on the Barley Way Fire. The Incident Commander scouted the perimeter of the fire to determine the updated size at 310… Read More ›
Barley Way Fire at 40% containment, crews to continue containment and mop-up operations
A member of the public reported a wildfire between Spruce Road and Barley Way in Delta Junction at 1:30pm on Saturday, May 20. The Incident Commander reported the Barley Way Fire to be 10 acres burning in grass and mostly… Read More ›
Interagency resources responding to Barley Way Fire 057 East of Delta Junction
7:36 PM UPDATE: The fire is now an estimated 100 acres. Three helicopters conducted bucket operations throughout the afternoon and the Midnight Sun and Chena Hotshots crews are on site. Resources will work into the evening and remain overnight. “We… Read More ›