9.1.19 – 8:10 am – Swan Lake Fire Good morning, attached is today’s public information map for the Swan Lake Fire. The fire remains at 162,179 acres and is now at 29% containment. A trace of rain was reported overnight… Read More ›
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08.31.19 – 7:30 pm – Swan Lake Fire Photos
Clear air on the east side of the fire enabled Canadian Scoopers to utilize Kenai Lake in support of firefighting efforts near Trout Lake and along the Resurrection Trail. #SwanLakeFire
Swan Lake Fire Operations Update 08.31.19 4:15 pm
The fire area continues to experience intermittent rain which has helped decrease fire behavior. The conditions on the ground have allowed crews the opportunity to reduce numerous hazard trees near the roadways, including along the Sterling Highway and around the… Read More ›
Swan Lake Fire Update – August 31, 2019
Weather: The leading edge of a low pressure system arrived over the area late Friday afternoon bringing much needed rain. Intermittent light rain and cooler temperatures are expected today with the rain and wind intensifying tomorrow. Anticipated rain amounts will… Read More ›
Swan Lake Fire – Area Closures
Anchorage, AK—August 28, 2019—Due to concern for public health and safety related to the Swan Lake wildfire activity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Forest Service have issued emergency area closure orders for portions of the Kenai National… Read More ›
Swan Lake Fire – 8/28/19 Daily Update
The efficient flow of traffic along the Sterling Highway corridor is very important to residents and visitors of the Kenai Peninsula. Long delays along the highway remain likely. Travel on the highway is not advised, and the status of the… Read More ›
Swan Lake Fire – August 23 Update
The firefighting resources of the Swan Lake Fire were bolstered on Thursday with the addition of five hand crews. These crews worked the southwestern flank of the fire, south of the Sterling Highway. Later in the day, the strength of… Read More ›
Alaska pilots urged to observe TFRs, and not fly over wildfires
(Palmer, AK) – With aircraft playing an important part in fighting wildland fires in Alaska, state fire officials urged private pilots to keep their aircraft away from active fire areas and to respect airspace Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs). While TFRs… Read More ›
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