Lime Complex fires are spread over a large area of southwest Alaska. Despite firefighting efforts, many of these fires will remain active until they receive significant rain. No evacuation warnings have been issued or are anticipated in the immediate future;… Read More ›
Lime Complex
As weather continues to moderate over the Lime Complex fire area, crews remain ready for defensive actions
July 03, 2022, 9:30 am The Lime Complex consists of eight staffed fires and ten unstaffed fires. The total size of the combined fires is 778,877 acres and there are 198 resources assigned to the complex. Each of these fires… Read More ›
Moderating temperatures expected today providing opportunities within Lime Complex to bolster defenses and stay ahead of fire growth
July 02, 2022, 9:30 am The Lime Complex consists of eight staffed fires and ten unstaffed fires. The total size of the combined fires is 765,691 acres and there are 191 resources assigned to the complex. Each of these fires… Read More ›
Red Flag warning extended for Lime Complex with continued presence of strong winds
July 01, 2022, 9:30 am The Lime Complex consists of eight staffed fires and ten unstaffed fires. The total size of the combined fires is 715,595 acres. There are 198 resources assigned to the complex. All of these fires are… Read More ›
Fire growth within Lime Complex anticipated today due to Red Flag conditions
June 30, 2022, 9:30 am The Lime Complex consists of eight staffed fires and ten unstaffed fires. The total size of the combined fires is 602,010 acres. There are 275 resources assigned to the complex. Highlights: The Alaska Green Team… Read More ›
Smoke continues to impact operations at Lime Complex and firefighters implement protection measures ahead of Red Flag weather
June 29, 2022, 9:30 am The Lime Complex consists of eight staffed fires and ten unstaffed fires. The total size of the combined fires is 588,150 acres. There are 223 total resources assigned to the complex, including hand crews, fire… Read More ›
Heavy smoke delayed Lime Complex aerial resources over much of the planning area
June 28, 2022, Daily Update, 9:30 am The total complex size is 572,925 acres. There are over 237 total resources assigned to the various fires, including two Type 1 Hotshot crews, one Type 2 Initial Attack Hand crew, two fire… Read More ›
Firefighters working hard to shore up and improve protection measures for values at risk within Lime Complex
June 27, 2022, Daily Update, 9:30 am The total complex size is 560,725 acres. There are over 249 total resources assigned to the various fires, including two Type 1 Hotshot crews, one Type 2 Initial Attack Hand crew, two fire… Read More ›
Keeping the airspace safe by providing a buffer zone within the Lime Complex for ground and aerial resources
A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in place for the airspace over fires Pike Creek (#239)/Koktuli River (#240) and Upper Talarik (#205). Aviation resources continue to arrive throughout southwest Alaska to support fire operations, including fixed wing aerial observation platforms;… Read More ›
Aviation assets bolstered to minimize fire growth in Lime Complex as fuel indices reach near record highs
June 26, 2022, Daily Update, 9:30 am The total complex size is 542,800 acres. There are over 230 total resources assigned to the various fires, including two Type 1 Hotshot crews, one Type 2 Initial Attack Hand crew, two fire… Read More ›