Mystery Creek

Smoke Outlook for 7/16 – 7/17: Increased temperatures will increase smoke conditions

By akfirepios on July 17, 2019

Temperatures are forecasted to increase once again in the southern portion of the state including the Kenai Peninsula, Anchorage, and the Mat-Su valley. An increase in heat translates into lower relative humidity and more fire activity, which of course produces… Read More ›

Swan Lake Fire continues to grow with warm, dry conditions

By Alaska Division of Forestry on June 12, 2019

The lightning-caused Swan Lake Fire was estimated at 3,665 acres after a reconnaissance flight Tuesday evening, an increase of approximately 1,000 acres from Monday. Most of the new growth was to the northwest and northeast away from the Sterling highway… Read More ›