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Fire burned Sterling home

...The fire was under control by 10:23 a.m. Two fire engines, three tankers, one rescue truck and a couple Alaska Division of Forestry engines responded. Hale said the structure fire was close to the forest, so the Division of Forestry was on...

http://peninsulaclarion.com/news/2013-06-07/fire-burns-in-sterling-home
News
Homer and K-Beach fires controlled

...reported at 1:15 p.m. and controlled at 2:30 p.m., said Maggie Rogers, information officer for the Alaska Division of Forestry.Two engines responded to the fire.There were no injuries and minimal property damage, Rogers said.The...

http://peninsulaclarion.com/news/2013-05-22/homer-and-k-beach-fires-controlled
News
Time to be fire wise

...coupled with consistent winds causes dryness, which increases the potential for a wildfire, said Sharon Roesch, Alaska Division of Forestry fire prevention officer. "We are having, I believe, a late start, but we are definitely in the dry grass...

http://peninsulaclarion.com/news/2012-05-17/time-to-be-fire-wise
News
Open burning restrictions in place

The Alaska Division of Forestry has suspended permitted open burning on the Kenai Peninsula after noon each day until further notice is given due to dry conditions...

http://peninsulaclarion.com/news/2012-05-18/open-burning-restrictions-in-place
News
Be prepared for fire eventuality

...260-4262 for more information. For larger projects, forestry officials can inspect and issue a permit on site. Alaska Division of Forestry suspended on Friday permitted open burning on the Kenai Peninsula after noon each day until further notice due...

http://peninsulaclarion.com/opinion/2012-05-20/be-prepared-for-fire-eventuality
Opinion
Target practice sparks small wildfire

...practice Sunday night ignited a fire in the Soldotna area. At 8 p.m., Central Emergency Services and the Alaska Division of Forestry responded to Rainbow Drive off of Mackey Lake Road in Soldotna for a report of a wildland fire. Crews from...

http://peninsulaclarion.com/news/2012-06-19/target-practice-sparks-small-wildfir
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Home Depot hosts Kenai Safety Day...

...the value of safety and prevention," said fire marshal Wilcox. Sharon Roesch, Fire prevention officer with Alaska Division of Forestry teamed up with Smokey the Bear at Kenai Safety Day to remind residents that fall is the best time to prevent...

http://peninsulaclarion.com/dispatch/2011-10-12/home-depot-hosts-kenai-safety-da
Dispatch
Around the District

...Communication Center; Brad Nelson, Central Emergency services; David Lorring, Alaska State Troopers; Bill Hutto, Alaska Division of Forestry; Galen and Karla Stumpf, representing farming careers; Mayor Peter Micciche, Soldotna Mayor and Josie Hickel...

http://peninsulaclarion.com/community/schools/2012-01-16/around-the-district
Schools
Open burning permits now required

Although the snowpack is still deep, the Alaska Division of Forestry reminds residents that open burning permits are required by Alaska Statute as of April 1. Permits for small burn piles are available...

http://peninsulaclarion.com/news/2012-04-02/open-burning-permits-now-required
News
5 weekend fires keep responders busy

In spite of the persistent cloudy weather and scattered showers, the Alaska Division of Forestry on the Kenai Peninsula has responded to five wildland fires on private properties since last Friday. Potential for fires, due...

http://peninsulaclarion.com/news/2012-05-23/5-weekend-fires-keep-responders-busy
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