Alaska DOF crews from the MatSu Space teamed up with firefighters from the Houston, Huge Lake, West Lakes and Central Fireplace Departments to cease a 2.4 acre fireplace alongside Armstrong Street in Houston on Thursday afternoon. Preliminary assault by DOF Engine Crews and Helitack Crews utilizing helicopter bucket drops, and cooperation from Alaska State Troopers on scene helped cease the hearth’s progress, burning in blended spruce and hardwoods. The fireplace’s trigger is underneath investigation with assist from two fireplace investigators from Canada presently assigned to the DNR. The Gannett Glacier Fireplace Crew additionally responded to the incident and labored on the hearth into the morning hours on Friday. Incident Commander Nathan Blydenburgh of the DOF stated the robust unified response was key in stopping the hearth’s unfold. Burn permits are presently required and the general public is suggested to by no means depart a hearth unattended.
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