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Crews on three Interior fires brace for a dangerous holiday weekend
Three western Interior wildfires near Ruby and Allakaket face a dangerous holiday weekend — 30-40 mph winds and critically low humidity that could drive fast spread.
by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago2 min readAI
Cecil Fire fully contained near Ruby; Big Fire at 70% with storms approaching
The Cecil Fire east of Ruby reached 100% containment Monday after a drone flight confirmed no remaining heat, while the Big Fire stands at 70% contained with 61 personnel still working and thunderstorms forecast to push gusts up to 40 mph over the fire area.
by Maggie AlaskaNews1mo ago2 min readAI
Two fires hold near Ruby as weekend weather turns risky
Two lightning fires east of Ruby are holding — the Big Fire just 10% contained — but if weekend storms miss, heat and 40 mph winds could change that fast.
by Maggie AlaskaNews1mo ago1 min readAI
Smokejumpers battle two wildfires near Ruby as smoke reaches village
Smokejumpers and aircraft are battling two wildfires near Ruby that together cover 660 acres and are currently pushing away from the village and nearby Native allotments.
by Maggie AlaskaNews1mo ago1 min readAI
Rain stalled the two wildfires near Ruby, but Tuesday's winds are a risk
Sunday's rain stalled both fires near Ruby, holding them at 260 and 1,000 acres, but Tuesday's winds could dry things out again. No outdoor burning, officials warn.
by Maggie AlaskaNews1mo ago1 min readAI