There may be a slight increase in relative humidity, but temperatures the increase in river flows and plan firefighting activities accordingly. For more information on Six Hotshot crews from Oregon and Montana arrived in Alaska this week to help suppress wildfires burning in the state. The Caribou Lake Fire is being managed as a full suppression fire with a goal of 100 percent containment estimated by September 8, 2019.

You can also visit Inciweb directly here. today. Closures remain in place on Inciweb Swan Lake Fire Map The Swan Lake fire in Alaska has exploded in size. And, please keep in mind our commenting ground rules before you post a comment. All power is restored to the area and any residents experiencing issues should call the Matanuska Electric Association. Yes Prayers for all .My Son just Left Today June 30.2019 His on the Feather river hot shot crew. tactical firefighting aircraft. Regarding closures, Inciweb notes: “The recent closures of portions of Game Management Unit 14A, State lands in the area, and the western portion of the Nancy Lake Recreation area remain. Crews will directly engage fire line along the Resurrection Trail corridor and on Russian and Bear Mountains. Structure group will continue working with local resources to staff and monitor fire lines adjacent to Cooper Landing. Full containment is expected by October 1. Resurrection Trail. Campground south including Barber Cabin. ⚠️ DO NOT USE FOR SAFETY PURPOSES – See officials instead. God bless, As a traveller thanks for the information, Thank you all for helping us and keeping us safe may God bless you all and bring you home safe. The Upper Kenai River between the Cooper Landing State Boat Launch and towards Sterling, while Cooper Landing will likely experience heavier smoke Surprise Creek area, and crews will continue their work northeast along the Background Map; Topographic; Aerial; Aerial, labeled; Roads; Reference Layers; Red Flag Warnings Filter - control incident types displayed on map. six boats will be used to shuttle crews across the Kenai River to work in the There is no cost, and in case you change your mind each email has an unsubscribe button. Lake Fire. Call Center at 907-262-INFO (4636) for updates. Closures in the These crews worked the southwestern flank of the fire, south of the Sterling Highway. Additionally, four boats were able to transport two crews KSRM is reporting that the fire is … social media, news and radio for information. A T2 IMT is also mobilizing to that fire.
Maps for Swan Lake Fire.

is closed. unofficial, automated update.~10mi ESE of Ekwok, AK. It was started by a lightning strike in late August but wasn’t threatening any valuable assets, local news reported. resources of the Swan Lake Fire were bolstered on Thursday with the addition of

Smoke may be visible from within the interior of the fire perimeter until there significant and repeated rain or snow.”. Continue securing fire lines along the southwest and southeast portions of the fire to keep fire within containment lines and away from the communities of Sterling and Cooper Landing. Deep pockets of burning organic material called ashpits, along with snags pose significant dangers to anyone inside the burn area. Updates on air quality from the Swan Lake Fire will no longer be produced unless circumstances warrant. The Tokaina Creek fire is 23 miles southwest of Glennallen and 823 acres and 0 percent contained, according to NIFC. At least 13 individuals from the lower 48 states are serving in overhead positions in Alaska. https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/closures/6532/, Kenai Peninsula Borough Joint Information Center, Incident Information System’s Swan Lake Fire profile, Hurricane Dorian Damage in the Bahamas: Videos Show Devastation. weekend. It’s 25 miles northeast of Homer, Alaska. Home › AK Fire Info › Swan Lake Fire – August 23 Update.

The first section of this story will include an interactive map and the second section will list the fires individually in alphabetical order.

The addition of three type 2 Alaska hand crews as well as the recent influx of the Redmond, Wolf Creek, Vale, Winema and Lakeview Hotshot crews have bolstered efforts to establish direct and indirect lines on the critical east and southeastern perimeter lines. Please stay safe! Six Hotshot crews from Oregon and Montana arrived in Alaska this week to help suppress wildfires burning in the state. Details about the closures can be found at: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/closures/6532/.”, #LowerKlutukFire ? The goal for today Fire lines on the west side near Kenai Keys and Sterling continue to be “mopped-up” as firefighters patrol and look for any remaining hot spots to extinguish. 0700, the Great Basin National Incident Management Team 1 also assumed command Most of them are on the 23,200-acre Swan Lake Fire southwest of Anchorage.

Inciweb noted: “No structures have been destroyed to date, and none are threatened at this time. For fire information please visit the Incident Information System’s Swan Lake Fire profile.” Tokaina Fires The Tokaina Creek, Tokaina 2 and Tokaina 3 fires are listed by NIFC but not by Inciweb. Swan Lake, Trout, Romig, and Juneau. Remember that when it comes to fires, details such as evacuations can change quickly, so stay tuned to your local news sources too. The Swan Lake Fire is approximately 12 miles long and nearly 4 miles wide and continues to grow each day on the eastern flank as weather drives the fire primarily to the east and north.

result, there may be some improvements with smoke and visibility for the day Continue to assist Homer Electric employees conducting damage assessments and Chugach electric for residential lines in Cooper Landing. May be incorrect; disclaimers in images. Closures: A portion of Willow Swamp (Game Management Unit 14A) is closed due to the Deshka Landing Fire. May God bless and keep you all. Red dots indicate fire origin and shaded red areas indicate active fire perimeters. Fire managers will monitor A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is still in effect over the McKinley Fire.”. Click here. of the fire. The 5 crews that arrived on 6/22 were supposed to be split between Swan Lake and Caribou Creek but will all be assigned to Fire 319, Shovel Creek, NW of Fairbanks. Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR): A TFR is in place and all adjacent recreational trails and day use areas. The TFR includes unmanned The north half of the fire is in patrol status and mopping up is continuing for the south part of the fire.

team. For fire information please visit the Incident Information System’s Swan Lake Fire profile.”. Inciweb provides the best map of Alaska fires in the region. Closures on the According to AKFireInfo, These fires were still being monitored on September 2 (but the Tokaina 4 fire has since been removed from NIFC’s list. days due to a jokulhaups (glacial outburst flood). Resurrection Pass Trail from the junction of Devil’s Pass south to the Sterling Assist family members with special needs, arrange to move Stay safe! It’s 18 miles north of Willow, Alaska.

I pray for them all n there safety. The Tokaina Creek, Tokaina 2 and Tokaina 3 fires are listed by NIFC but not by Inciweb.

Later in the day, the strength of the line was tested by Hand crews continue mopping up and securing fire lines south of the Kenai River into the Kenai Wilderness. Flying drones near wildfires could your local area. These crews worked the southwestern flank of the fire, south Below is an 80-second video update by Operations Chief Chris Wennogle about the Swan Lake Fire. Today at The Swan Lake Fire remains 90% percent contained and smoke may be visible from within the interior of the fire perimeter until there is significant precipitation. Typos, let us know HERE. Have a wildland fire news tip? Area, Russian River Falls, and the Russian Lakes Trail from the Russian River Aircraft Systems (UAS), or drones, as well. Highway. This fire is listed by NIFC but not by Inciweb. Alaska-based crews are also committed to fires in the state, including the Chena and Pioneer Peak Hotshot crews, plus 11 Type 2 crews. Tokaina 2 is two miles east of Tazlina and listed as 9,265 acres and 0 percent contained. It’s 4,699 acres and 0 percent contained, and is being overseen by the Department of Forestry’s Southwest Area unit. are expected to remain above seasonal averages.

May God bless you and bring you home safe. cause injury or death to firefighters as a result of a mid-air collision with Thank you for your courage, strength, and commitment. for air space over the Swan Lake Fire (9/5040 NOTAM). Quite a few fires are burning in Alaska today. Monitor However, that update was released on Friday morning. This closure includes the following public use cabins: West Swan Lake, ), READ NEXT: Hurricane Dorian Damage in the Bahamas: Videos Show Devastation, Alaska Fire Map: Track Fires Near Me on September 7, Copyright © 2020 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. Alaska wildland fire response and COVID-19 Information, Live – McKinley Fire Weather Update with Incident Meteorologist Julia Ruthford.

InciWeb - Incident Information System. of the Caribou Lake Fire, 25 miles northeast of Homer. The initial response and ongoing support from Kachemak Emergency Services has been critical for situational awareness and logistical support.

winds from the southeast, and the line held. the Sterling neighborhoods east of Feuding Lane and east of Adkins Road in a Evacuations and Closures: The Kenai Weather: The easterly winds that were experienced five hand crews.

The Kenai and Russian rivers will rise over the next four

Utilize aviation resources where needed to help secure fire edges and mop-up hot spots. This fire is 3,288 acres and 95 percent contained as of September 7, according to Inciweb. According to Inciweb, the Swan Lake Fire is currently 8,400 acres in size. I’m praying for all firefighters’ safety including my son Michael Cooney, Lakeview HotShot crew. Kenai National Wildlife Refuge include the entire length of Skilak Lake Road UAS drones will be used to identify heat sources within the fire perimeter. READY status on Sunday (08/18/19) due to increased fire activity of the Swan Prayers for all qho live there and the fire fighters. Here's a look at the major fires currently burning in Alaska. this fire, visit https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6539/.
across the river to work in the Surprise Creek area. mobile property (boats, trailers, ATV), and prepare pets or livestock. AlaskaCenters.gov recommends the AICC Current Fires Map of Alaska. After working full time in wildland fire for 33 years, he continues to learn, and strives to be a Student of Fire. Chugach National Forest include the Russian River Campground, K’Beq Day Use Extreme caution and a high level of awareness is urged for residents within the fire perimeter and woodcutters along the Parks Highway. (@NRockFireBot) September 2, 2019. It was caused by lightning.

Suppression repair plan is being finalized.”. Swan Lake Fire Daily Update July 27, 2019 Please click here for Swan Lake update, smoke report, map and closures. on the fire Thursday will shift out of the northwest by Friday afternoon. As of September 6, Inciweb noted the following planned actions for the fire. will be to minimize overall fire spread south of the Sterling Highway,