The fuel and wind driven Clear Fire continues to push south, with firefighters’ primary focus on protecting homes at risk. An overnight infrared flight provided fire personnel with an accurate picture of the fire’s heat and perimeter, resulting in a… Read More ›
(Clear, Alaska) – The Clear Fire is located 8.5 miles west of Anderson, Alaska. The fire has burned 9,552 acres and is 7 percent contained at this time. Monday’s shifting winds nudged the fire to the south and east toward… Read More ›
Size: 9,552 acres Containment: 7% Start Date: June 21, 2022 Fuels: A mix of tundra, brush, hardwood and black spruce Location: 8.5 miles west of Anderson, Alaska Personnel: 207 Cause: Natural, Lightning From Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of… Read More ›
It is with sad and heavy hearts that we share the news a pilot supporting the Clear Fire outside Anderson, AK, died in a helicopter crash. The pilot and sole occupant was Douglas Ritchie, 56, of Wasilla, AK. Wildland firefighters… Read More ›
A helicopter working on the Clear Fire (#346) was involved in an accident while supporting the incident at approximately 7:30 PM on Sunday, June 26, 2022. Firefighters responded along with Alaska State Troopers. The Division of Forestry & Fire Protection… Read More ›
Size: 5,500 acres Location: 3 miles north of the Kobe Ag Subdivision, Anderson Subdivision, and Quota Subdivision Containment: 5% Personnel: 172 Start Date: June 21, 2022 Cause: Natural, lightning Fuels: A mix of tundra, brush, hardwoods, and black spruce (Clear,… Read More ›
Clear, Alaska. – As of 2:30pm on June 25, fire management operations on the Clear Fire (#346) have made recommendations to the Denali Borough that the following areas be placed into the “GO” evacuation level: Anderson Subdivision, Kobe Ag Subdivision,… Read More ›
STATS: 4,413.8 acres Location: 3.2 miles north of the Kobe Ag Subdivision, Anderson Subdivision, and Quota Subdivision Personnel: 117 Start Date: June 21, 2022 Cause: Natural, Lightning Fuels: A mix of tundra, brush, hardwoods, and black spruce Clear, Alaska. –… Read More ›
STATS: 3,000 acres Location: 6.5 miles northwest of the City of Anderson Personnel: 97 Start Date: June 21, 2022 Cause: Natural, Lightning Fuels: A mix of tundra, brush, hardwoods, and black spruce Clear, Alaska. – Warming temperatures led to an… Read More ›
The Clear Fire (#346) moderated in fire behavior after midnight as temperature cooled and moisture in the air increased due to the passing storms. Today, as the sun warms the area an increase in activity is expected. The fire is… Read More ›
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