With cooler, wetter weather and reduced fire behavior, smoke from wildfires has diminished noticeably in the Southcentral Alaska region. The Smoke Outlook published on September 8, 2019 will be the final outlook produced for this area. A general 3-day outlook… Read More ›
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Swan Lake Fire Update – 09/08/19 12:15 pm
Crews are flying drones today near Engineer Lake as well as near the Fuller Lake Trail in search of hot spots. If heat is found near the line firefighters will take action to extinguish those areas of concern. Fire crews… Read More ›
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 ›
9/7/19 – 4:30 PM – Swan Lake Fire
Rain has come over the Swan Lake Fire. Firefighters are continuing to widen control lines along all edges of the fire. With the rain helping temper the flames, firefighters are getting into targeted areas to seek and destroy fire identified… Read More ›
Swan Lake Fire – 09/07/19 – Map
This is today’s map for the Swan Lake Fire. The fire remains at 163,686 acres and is 30% contained. For a printable version of the map, click here.
Swan Lake Fire Map – 09/05/19
The Swan Lake Fire is currently 163,686 acres and is 29% contained. For a printable version of the map, click here.
Swan Lake Fire Operational Update – September 4, 2019 – 8:00 PM
Firefighters had a very productive day. Crews were able to build hand line and install hoses along that line from south of Trout Lake to Shaft Creek. They also utilized a helicopter for bucket drops. Containment lines were widened by… Read More ›
Swan Lake Fire Operational Update – September 4, 2019 – 4:15 PM
No changes from previous update and firefighters continue to do valuable work on the Swan Lake Fire. For the past week or so, firefighters have been doing what we call “structure protection” in the Cooper Landing area. Part of that… Read More ›
Smoke Outlook for 9/4 to 9/5 Alaska South
The smoke outlook for today and tomorrow is attached along with the daily smoke average graphics. Info also available at https://fires.airfire.org/outlooks/AlaskaSouth
Swan Lake Fire Operational Update – September 4, 2019 – 12:45 PM
Portions of the Kenai River reopened today with limited access. The river is open to boating between Cooper Landing Boat Launch to Sportsman’s Landing from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The public is reminded that boaters will be ticketed by… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 