We post all videos and additional content to support our transparency campaign at our YouTube Channel: tinyurl.com/McKinleyFireYoutube Archive – Discover the ArcGIS McKinley Fire Story Map with Footage and Photos: Watch the 11 minute McKinley Fire Final Video on YouTube… Read More ›
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McKinley Fire Suppression Repair: 3 Minute Video of Heavy Equipment Operators Vern and Neil
All of the equipment operators, including Vern and Neil who are featured in this short video, are critical to the success of both the suppression and repair of the McKinley Fire. Watch as Vern and Neil explain the process of… Read More ›
McKinley Fire: Native Alaskan Wildfire Survivor Carves Walrus Ivory Into Angel and Firefighter to Say Thank You
#McKinleyFire Wildfire survivor Robert McCoy thought that his home had been destroyed by the fast moving wind-driven wildfire on August 18 2019. Fire crews were able to save Robert’s house and today Robert, an Alaskan Native and artist who works… Read More ›
McKinley Fire: Managers Reduce Speed Zone Along Parks Highway and Evacuation Levels Dropped from “1 Ready” to Zero
Crews remain working along the Parks Highway. Please drive with caution at all times from milepost 83-91. Double fines are still in effect for speeding between milepost 87 and 91. Evacuation levels are zero for all areas impacted by the… Read More ›
Live From the McKinley Fireline – Watch Massive 80,000 lb Remote Controlled Tree Grinder Work Along the Mat-Su Borough Right of Ways
Live from the fireline – McKinley Fire debris reduction operation along the Mat-Su Borough right of ways in Yancey West. This remote controlled 80,000 pound tracked horizontal grinder arrived today to help fire crews meet the suppression repair standards. An… Read More ›
McKinley Fire Overview Website: Archive of Maps, Videos Updates, Community Meetings and Photo Gallery
View the McKinley Fire ArcGIS Story Map and Archive by clicking here. While suppression repair and mop up continues on the McKinley Fire under the command of IC3 Zane Brown and IC3 trainee Bryan Quimby, we wanted to share with… Read More ›
Initial Attack and Summary: McKinley Fire 11 Minute Dramatic Video with Special Information About How to Firewise
The McKinley Fire started near Milepost 91 of the Parks Highway on Aug. 17, 2019. The Alaska Type 2 Interagency Incident Management Team assumed management of the fire the evening of Monday, Aug. 19. This video summarizes the initial attack,… Read More ›
McKinley Fire Update Sept 16 2019 – Bonus 1 Minute Video of Training by Alaska Fire Medics
Acreage: 3,288 Containment: 95% Start Date: 8/17/2019 Alaskan Type 3 Incident Commander Zane Brown and his team continue to work towards the goal of being the final team to bring closure to the ongoing tasks of… Read More ›
McKinley Fire 2 Minute Video – Chipper and Masticator Footage Up Close
#McKinleyFire Here is your up close insight into the chippers and masticators currently being utilized to remove fuels along right of ways on the McKinley Fire. Additional content showing extended clips of chipping and masticating to support our transparency campaign… Read More ›
Live – McKinley Fire and Deshka Landing Fire updates for Saturday September 14 2019 from Camp LaDaSa
The local Type 3 Alaskan Incident Command Team is working today under the leadership of Incident Commanders Zane Brown and trainee Bryan Quimby. If you prefer, we post all videos and additional content to support our transparency campaign at our… Read More ›