A cool, wet week in June moderated fire behavior limiting the number of new fires this past week in the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DFFP) response area. Of the 12 fires reported, only one was a natural caused fire. Many human caused fires can be avoided. … Read More ›
DFFP Pioneer Peak Hotshot Crew and Alaska Smokejumpers completed sawline and hose lays around 90% of the Yenlo Fire (#166) on Wednesday. The 53-acre fire located approximately 41-miles southwest of Talkeetna received rain Wednesday aiding firefighters as they sought out remaining areas of heat to be extinguished. An Unmanned Aerial System Module flew the fire using… Read More ›
A strong aerial response to the Yenlo Fire (#166) slowed the fire’s growth, giving DFFP Pioneer Peak Hotshot Crew and Alaska Smokejumpers a chance to get on the ground of the remote incident Tuesday evening. A passing pilot reported the fire located approximately 41-miles southwest of Talkeetna and about 14-miles north of Skwentna. Helitack was… Read More ›
1000 PM – The work of aerial resources on the Yenlo Fire (#166) moderated fire behavior and slowed its growth. While there is still interior heat remaining, there is minimal concern of the fire spreading overnight. Helicopters are currently completing… Read More ›
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