On the line with firefighters battling the Swan Lake blaze
A low-pressure storm system arrived Friday and some areas of the fire received 1/4-inch of rain.
The vehicle allegedly stopped in a parking lot, rammed three patrol vehicles in an attempt to flee.
The closures are due to concern for public health and safety related to the Swan Lake Fire.
As of Thursday morning, the fire measured 161,921 acres.
The first time I reported on the Swan Lake Fire, I didn’t even mention it by name. On June 6 – 84 days ago as… Continue reading
Dense smoke from the Swan Lake Fire moved into the western peninsula Wednesday
By 2040 there could be rates of production as high as 1 million barrels a day in ANWR alone.
No injuries were reported.
Smoke from the Swan Lake Fire is expected to move west as fire crews continue containment efforts
The Swan Lake Fire has grown by about 8,000 acres since Monday
Control points will be established at Mile 71 near Watson Lake and Mile 53 near Resurrection trail.
The event is organized by the Economic Development District and the Alaska Oil and Gas Association.
The latest infrared mapping puts the fire at 142,542 acres.
The latest infrared mapping puts the fire at 142,542 acres.
There are a number of open seats on the Borough Assembly, the School Board and Service Area boards.
The closure is due to heavy smoke and poor visibility in the area
Crews are working to create new control lines and keep the fire away from the highway
Ready the latest reports.
As of Monday evening the fire was 138,479 acres.
