Chalkyitsik Complex – #466 (Tractor Trail 2 – #348, Frozen Calf Fire – #367, Bearnose Hill Fire – #407, and Tettjajik Creek #424) – 414,899 acres – 235 personnel are assigned to the complex A passing weather system brought much cooler temperatures and strong, gusty southwest winds to the Upper Yukon Flats but little, if […]
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Strong winds drive fire activity on the Chalkyitsik Complex
July 21, 2019 
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Temps moderate today, 30 mph wind gusts expected
July 20, 2019 Comments Off on Temps moderate today, 30 mph wind gusts expected
Temperatures are expected to moderate slightly today into the 70s in the Upper Yukon Zone, although wind gusts related to pressure changes are expected to cause wind gusts in the 20-30 mph range. Strong winds from the southwest can drive fire behavior and could disrupt plans for burnout operations. Fuels remain highly flammable and are […]
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July 13, 2019 Comments Off on TFRs: Keeping the airspace safe for firefighting
A valuable tool to provide a safe operating space for aircraft are Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR), which are put in place so there is a buffer zone of safety for our ground and air crews. Recent incursions – whether it’s from a drone or private airplanes – have grounded air operations to a halt. The […]
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