With precipitation received across the area, fire behavior on the Slathtouka Fire (#431) diminished. The Alaska National Park Service Region Fire Suppression Module (10-person crew) arrived on the west side of the fire Tuesday to improve protection measures for allotments…. Read More ›
Slathtouka Fire
Firefighters Continue Fire Suppression Efforts to Protect Values at Risk
Allakaket, AK – The Slathtouka Fire is located about 18 miles southwest of Allakaket, AK. It started on July 3 and has burned roughly 8500 acres east of Mount George. Monday, July 11 saw strong winds impact the fire area,… Read More ›
Northeast Washington type 3 team takes over command of Slathtouka Fire (#431)
The Slathtouka Fire is located about 18 miles southwest of Allakaket, AK. It started on July 3 and has burned roughly 4,200 acres east of Mount George. Northeast Washington Incident Management Team 3 was assigned to the incident on July… Read More ›
June 6 Update: Firefighters focused on Slathtouka fire (#431) located 18 air miles southwest of Alatna and Allakaket
The Slathtouka Fire (#431) was caused by a lightning strike on July 3. The fire is currently measured at approximately 1,900 acres, moving slightly north, and is about 18 air miles southwest of the communities of Alatna and Allakaket, on… Read More ›