Last night an infrared flight was flown. This flight indicated an increase in 149 acres. The Swan Lake Fire in now 162,328 acres. Minimal fire activity with isolated pockets of torching with some surface fire was reported on the fire… Read More ›
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Swan Lake Fire Operational Update – September 3, 2019 10:00 PM
Unmanned aircraft system (UAS) drones are being used on various areas of the Swan Lake fire. Drones are operated by pilot operators that hold and maintain two Remote Pilot Certification cards from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the agency… 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 ›
09/03/19 – Swan Lake Fire Community Meetings Tonight
Community meetings are scheduled for tonight, September 3rd. The Great Basin Incident Management Team 1 will hold two community meetings to present information on the status of the Swan Lake Fire. The meetings will be held simultaneously tonight in Cooper… 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 Information Update – September 2, 2019 – 8:15 PM
Despite strong and erratic winds with no moisture the firefighters have made good progress throughout the day. Firefighters mopped up and held fire line from Sterling Highway to Skilak Loop Road and Hidden Lake to the Kenai River. Mop up… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 