They call it "their own slice of heaven." Firefighters make progress on the 100,000-acre Swan Lake Fire, More Hotshot crews depart the lower 48 for Alaska fires, Six Hotshot crews from lower 48 are working wildfires in Alaska, Wildland firefighters are scarce this time of the year, Strong winds Saturday could push East Troublesome Fire closer to Estes Park, Senators call for creation of wildland firefighter job series and an increase in firefighters’ pay, Rocky Mountain National Park says there was minimal loss of structures as the wildfire burned into the park, Tough fire season takes toll on firefighters’ mental health, East Troublesome Fire grows to 170,000 acres. With Swan Lake Fire burning nearby, Cooper Landing school closes into next week, Abbey Collins, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage, Longtime lobbyist accused of fishing over the line, Debate for the State 2020 – U.S. House and Senate, Alaska News Nightly: Friday, October 23, 2020, Anchorage School District reports 36 active coronavirus cases. In Cooper Landing, school is cancelled until at least September 3, as the Swan Lake Fire continues to burn on the Kenai Peninsula. Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps. The Swan Lake Fire, ignited by lightning on June 5, is being managed but not fully suppressed on the Kenai Peninsula 28 air miles south of Anchorage, Alaska. Vince Beltrami, president of the Alaska AFL-CIO, and his family have owned their property in Cooper Landing for 15 years.

The Swan Lake Fire, which has been burning since June 5, grew to 150,264 acres over the weekend. Below is an 80-second video update by Operations Chief Chris Wennogle about the Swan Lake Fire. The Cook Inlet Conference football championship will be decided by rivals Bartlett and East on Saturday. 7 Day Fire Potential and Maps; Logistics and Dispatch; Aviation Crews. After travelers reported on social media some of their experiences driving past the flames, the Incident Commander of the Swan Lake Fire produced a video to shed some light on the incident. Perimeter provided by the Incident Management Team.

They call it "their own slice of heaven." The Chalkyitsik Complex fire, Alaska – estimated at 482,953 acres and 0% contained. Standing on the deck of his recently finished home -- his retirement home, which took seven years to build -- Vince stared off into the smoky haze blanketing Cooper Landing. Alaska Wildland Fire Maps; Alaska Lightning Maps; NIFC - ArcGIS Online; Fire Weather Fuels / Fire Danger Air Quality Outlooks. At least 13 individuals from the lower 48 states are serving in overhead positions in Alaska. This is significant because it should keep the fire from moving further west toward Sterling.

I'm not supposed to fall apart here," he said, choking up. In 2013 it was 1.3 million and in 2015, 5.1 million acres burned. Vince's wife, Marja, his daughter Cody and her fiance Ryan Marlow spent all day Tuesday clearing brush to reduce fire fuels, spraying their home down with water, and packing up their most valuable items in case the fire forces them to leave. A family's fight against the Swan Lake Fire, ‘It just makes no sense’: Some Anchorage Assembly members speak out in favor, against special election, Debate for the State: Sen. Dan Sullivan and Dr. Al Gross, Anchorage COVID-19 cases rise as CDC releases new definition of ‘close contact’, Austin Quinn-Davidson sworn in as Anchorage’s acting mayor, A Palmer poll worker tested positive for COVID-19. He explained the conditions on the highway were “constantly monitored” for fire and smoke hazards. Ahead of the fire, firefighters continue to thin brush and understory vegetation along the Skyline Trail and Fuller Lakes Trail on the east side of the fire perimeter near Cooper Landing. Click here. Vince Beltrami, president of the Alaska AFL-CIO, and his family have owned their property in Cooper Landing for 15 years. The indictment could lead to a felony with up to 10 years in prison. Most of them are on the 23,200-acre Swan Lake Fire southwest of Anchorage. Lewis and Clark is on the 300-acre Caribou Creek Fire 20 miles northeast of Fairbanks, while the other five are on the Swan Lake Fire which has burned 23,200 acres on the Kenai Peninsula 32 air miles southwest of Anchorage. 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. Begins west end of lake (north side of creek), leads to Falls Lake (1157ft (352 m) elevation) and small three-sided shelter (1 mile or 1.6 km). He said at one point they closed the highway but before they could completely sweep that section some travelers were still in the area with active fire.

Swan Lake sorry for the F bombs buuut we were !!