Swan Lake Fire Operational Briefing from the Northern Rockies Team 4 for 9/12/2019. Pilots should be aware that temporary flight restrictions are still in place in airspace over the fire. #SwanLakeFire
Swan Lake Fire
9/8/19 – 11:10 AM – Swan Lake Fire Update
Significant Rainfall Measured Over Fire Significant rain fell across the fire perimeter overnight. One-half inch fell over the fireline with .6” being reported in Cooper Landing. Rain and cloud cover have resulted in little fire activity. The fire continues to… Read More ›
Swan Lake Fire Map – 09/08/19
The Swan Lake Fire remains at 163,686 acres and is now 30% contained. Updates on the fire will be available later this morning. A link to a printable map is available here.
Swan Lake Fire – Sept. 4 – Daily Update
Portions of Kenai River to Reopen Today Starting today, a portion of the Kenai River will be reopened for boating on a limited basis. The river will be open to boating between Cooper Landing Boat Launch to Sportsman’s Landing from… Read More ›
Swan Lake Fire Operational Update – September 3, 2019 – 12:15 PM
Firefighters are utilizing the overnight moisture to assist in mop up operations to further contain the fire. The reduced fire activity allows firefighters to build line closer to the fire’s edge, south of Resurrection Pass Trail. The priority is to… Read More ›
9/3/19 – 10:00 AM – Smoke Outlook
Fire A listing of activity for specific fires is available at: https://fire.ak.blm.gov, AICC Situation Report. Smoke Susitna Valley: Good air quality is expected to remain today and tomorrow from Talkeetna to Palmer. Anchorage Area and the Kenai Peninsula: Continued good… Read More ›
9/3/19 – 9:40 AM – Swan Lake Fire Update
Community meetings will be held tonight at the Cooper Landing School and Sterling Community Center, both at 6:00 p.m. Last night’s rain brought one-fifth to a half inch of rain over the fire area. Occasional light afternoon showers are possible… Read More ›
9/3/19 – 8:05 AM – Swan Lake Fire Map
Good morning – attached is today’s public information map for the Swan Lake Fire. The fire remains at 162,179 acres and 29% containment. Approximately .2″ fell around the whole perimeter of the fire, and about one-half of an inch of… Read More ›
Swan Lake Fire – August 27 Update
Due to the fire and rapidly changing situations, the status of evacuation levels and the Sterling Highway can change quickly. These decisions are made in an effort to provide for safety of the public and firefighters. The Kenai Peninsula Borough… Read More ›
Law Enforcement Officers Assist Two Motorists Overnight on the Sterling Highway
August 26, 2019 – Law enforcement officers from Kenai National Wildlife Refuges assisted two motorists last night as they were managing traffic on the Sterling Highway on a stretch of road where smoke and flames from the Swan Lake Fire… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 