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Fire crews provide initial attack overnight to protect a structure.
TALKEETNA, Alaska-The Montana Creek Fire (#312) is located 16 miles south of Talkeetna and was reported on June 29th. Overnight, crews responded to a new grass fire near the origin. The fire remains 40% contained, with moderate fire activity primarily creeping and smoldering in timber. The fire is located in a critical Protection Area prompting multi-agency resource response. Ninety-six personnel are assigned to the incident including resources from BIA, BLM, State and USFS. Three crews, one fire use module, 1 engine, 2 water tenders, 3 Division Supervisors and one EMT.
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In addition to ground travel, there has been a temporary flight restriction put in place to provide clear air space to aviation assets assisting on the fire. For more information on the TFR, please visit: https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_4_5688.html
Aerial view of Montana Creek Fire #312 7/1/2024. Video: DOF Remote Pilot Kale Casey
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Categories: Active Wildland Fire, AK Fire Info, Alaska DNR – Division of Forestry (DOF), Alaska NPS
Tags: Alaska Division of Forestry, BLM Alaska Fire Service, Montana Creek Fire
