Siruk Fire

U.S. Wildland Fire Service graphic for a fire update featuring a line of firefighters walking toward a forest fire while the sun sets in the background.

Containment of Siruk Fire increases to 60% 

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Firefighters took advantage of overcast skies, brief light rain, and minimal fire activity on Saturday to increase containment on the Siruk Fire (#340), burning 23 miles northwest of Allakaket, to 60%. The fire is estimated at 619 acres. 

The U.S. Wildland Fire Service Chena Hotshots arrived Saturday and reinforced control line on the eastern flank, while smokejumpers worked to secure line on the western side.