(Clear, Alaska) – A RED FLAG WARNING has been issued for the fire area today. Conditions have set the stage for a critical fire weather environment, and residents who have chosen to stay in areas defined as “Go” are again… Read More ›
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Retardant for Alaska wildland fires more beneficial than harmful
The retardant used in Alaska is 88% water with ammonium phosphate, a common fertilizer, as the fire-retardant component. The other ingredients include gum thickeners to help it cling to vegetation; conditioners to aid in mixing and flow through delivery systems;… Read More ›
Clear Fire Evacuations Expanded; Firefighters, Dozers, and Air Resources Continue Fight to Protect Kobe Ag, Anderson, and Clear Communities
(Clear, Alaska) – “Go” evacuations were expanded on 7/7/22 for all properties accessed by roads, trails, and driveways off either side of the Parks Hwy between MP 273 and 280. “Go” notices remain in effect for all areas accessed by… Read More ›
Wind Prompts Extreme Fire Behavior at Clear Fire, Pushing Fire into Kobe Ag
(Clear, Alaska) – There will be a COMMUNITY MEETING to share information on the Clear Fire TONIGHT, Thursday, July 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Anderson Fire Hall, 911 D Street, Anderson, AK. The meeting will also be broadcast live… Read More ›
Firefighters and Aircraft Continue Coordinated Protection Efforts for Communities in the Clear Fire Area
(Clear, Alaska) – There will be a COMMUNITY MEETING to share information on the Clear Fire on THURSDAY, July 7th at 7:30pm at the Anderson Fire Hall, 911 D Street, Anderson, AK. The meeting will also be broadcast live on… Read More ›
Active Fire and Dense Smoke Challenge Fire Crews on the Clear Fire; Overnight Precipitation Offers Window of Opportunity 
(Clear, Alaska) — Note that on July 3, there was a change to wildland fire evacuation risk levels. The communities of Anderson and Clear have changed to SET status. (See more detail at bottom of report.) Weather: The RED FLAG… Read More ›
Clear Fire Activity Increases on East Side of Fire, Communities of Anderson and Clear Upgraded to SET Status
There has been a change to wildland fire evacuation risk levels. The communities of Anderson and Clear have changed to SET status. See the latest evacuation map. Further information on wildfire evacuation levels can be found on the Denali Borough… Read More ›
Smoke In Clear Fire Area Dampening Fire Activity, Dry Thunderstorms Still Possible
Smoky conditions helped to dampen fire activity yesterday and will likely moderate fire conditions again today. The Red Flag Warning is still in effect over the northern portion of the fire area due to the possibility of dry thunderstorms. Temperatures… Read More ›
Dry Thunderstorms Likely in the Clear Fire Area, New Fire Starts Possible
A Red Flag Warning is in effect over the fire area this afternoon through Saturday afternoon due to the likelihood of dry lightning strikes. These lightning strikes could result in new fire starts in and around the fire area. No… Read More ›
Air Operations Assist Clear Fire Crews with Water and Retardant Drops Along Fire’s Southern Edge
The majority of the fire’s activity continues to be on the southern flanks, with the fire making short south and south easterly runs. This is mainly due to heavy fuels that are receptive to burning. However, winds have also been… Read More ›
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