Wildland fire closes Swanson River Road in Sterling

Alaska State Troopers closed Swanson River Road to non-local traffic at Jacobsen Avenue in Sterling on June 18 as wildland fire crews responded to an active fire in the area.

"Please avoid Swanson River Road near Jacobsen Avenue in Sterling as wildland fire crews respond to a wildland fire," the Troopers said in a public alert posted June 18. "Alaska State Troopers have closed Swanson River Road to non-local traffic at Jacobsen Avenue."

No evacuations had been ordered as of the Troopers' notice. "At this time no evacuations have been ordered, but follow KPB Alerts and the Kenai Peninsula Borough for evacuation alerts," the Troopers said.

Residents and visitors should monitor KPB Alerts and the Kenai Peninsula Borough for any evacuation orders or changes to the road closure status.