Cooler temps and overcast skies aid crews with mop up efforts.
TALKEETNA, Alaska-Fire crews on the Montana Creek Fire, located 16 miles south of Talkeetna, continue to secure the perimeter with saw work and hose lay, while working deeper and further into the black. Pockets of green islands remain within the fire perimeter and crews work to secure those areas and mop up the duff. The primary fuel source is timber (litter and understory).
The “set” status that was issued for area residents along the Leroy Davie Road and Montana Creek Road corridors has been lifted.
The fire is located in a critical Protection Area prompting multi-agency resource response. One hundred twenty personnel are assigned to the incident including resources from BIA, BLM, State and USFS.
The Parks Highway remains open. The public traveling on the Parks Highway will continue to be impacted by a contingency of ground resources assisting in fire suppression efforts between mile markers 94-100 as well as the holiday traffic. The public is encouraged to stay attentive and slow down near the fire area as crews continue suppression efforts throughout the day. Stay safe.
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