Montana Creek Fire now partly contained
UPDATE 7/6 5:27 p.m.: Containment on the Montana Creek Fire has gone up to 30%, and a control line has been constructed around the entire fire. You can read the complete
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Additional Firefighters on Montana Creek Fire
Around 4:30 pm today, Alaska Wildland Fire Information released an update on the Montana Creek Fire, which remains at an estimated 253 acres with zero percent containment. No structures have
Montana Creek Fire Update for July 5th, 2019
7/5 4:45 From Alaska Wildland Fire Information: The Montana Creek Fire (#429) remains at an estimated 250 acres with 0% containment. There is a retardant line around 90 percent of
Firefighters battle Montana Creek Fire on Independence Day
After an unexpected shift this afternoon, firefighters are once again making progress fighting the Montana Creek Fire near Talkeetna. This morning, the Alaska Division of Forestry and Mat-Su Borough held
Montana Creek Fire Update for July 4th, 2019
7/4 5:12 p.m.: Other than further confirmation of the return to “Level 1: Ready” alert status, we have not had any updates in the last hour-and-a-half. Our current plan is
Wildfire burning near Montana Creek Drive
There is a wildfire burning in the Montana Creek area. According to the Alaska Division of Forestry, the fire was initially reported as three acres in size. Multiple units from
Some area rivers to remain high through Fourth of July
The National Weather Service is forecasting continued flooding on the Yentna River, and high water in other Northern Susitna Valley rivers due to rapid snow melt. On Tuesday, the Alaska-Pacific
Susitna Writer's Voice - "But where did you come from?" by Brian Okonek
This Susitna Writer’s Voice features the story of Brian Okonek’s adventurous trip to Yakutat on foot and skiis.
Search and rescue underway for Kentucky man on Willow Creek
A search and rescue operation is underway in the Willow area for a Kentucky man who did not return from a fly fishing trip. According to the Alaska State Troopers,