Jarvis Creek Fire Update 3 PM Friday
The Jarvis Creek Fire continues to grow because of strong southerly winds. There are two tongues at the head of the fire that firefighters have not been able to control.
Red flag high wind warnings continue in effect through 10 PM tomorrow. Firefighting efforts have been hampered today by strong winds with gusts over 50 MPH.
Four crews (Delta #2, Selawik, Tok and Galena) are attacking the fire, and engine crews from Forestry and local volunteer fire departments are on working alongside. The Alaska Interagency Coordination Center Situation Report indicates that two additional crews have been ordered.
The helicopter brought in from Tok has been released because of increased fire danger there. The Delta helicopter has been in service on the Parks Highway fire, and is being returned here.
Red flag high wind warnings continue in effect through 10 PM tomorrow. Firefighting efforts have been hampered today by strong winds with gusts over 50 MPH.
Four crews (Delta #2, Selawik, Tok and Galena) are attacking the fire, and engine crews from Forestry and local volunteer fire departments are on working alongside. The Alaska Interagency Coordination Center Situation Report indicates that two additional crews have been ordered.
The helicopter brought in from Tok has been released because of increased fire danger there. The Delta helicopter has been in service on the Parks Highway fire, and is being returned here.
posted by David in Alaska at 6/09/2006 04:04:00 PM
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