Fires within the Paradise Complex received rain yesterday and overnight. Cooler temperatures resulted in limited fire growth. Structure and native allotment protection are top priorities around Lake Minchumina and to the west of the Leaf Fire (#385). Fire managers are… Read More ›
Fires on the Paradise Complex saw low to moderate fire growth yesterday, and the same is expected for today. Hotshots and smokejumpers are still working in the community of Lake Minchumina to prepare structures and cut fire breaks around native… Read More ›
Most of the Paradise Complex received little to no precipitation yesterday which resulted in notable fire growth on many of the fires. Smokejumpers, in coordination with McGrath fire resources, are engaged in structure protection on residences to the west of… Read More ›
Recent winds and dry conditions have caused notable fire growth on the Paradise Complex. While the overall Complex increased in acreage, little growth occurred on the eastern flank of the Snohomish Fire (#225), the fire closest to the community of… Read More ›
The Bonneville Hotshots of Utah will arrive at the Paradise Complex today to replace the BLM Alaska Fire Service Chena Hotshots who are demobilizing. The Chena Hotshot crew worked for 21 consecutive days and fly back to Fairbanks for a… Read More ›
Resources and efforts are increasing on the newly created Paradise Complex of seven fires burning near Lake Minchumina in Central Interior Alaska. Helicopters and crews are focusing their efforts on constructing indirect fireline (a firebreak built away from the edge… Read More ›
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