...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...
...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...
...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...
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...
...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...
...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...
...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...
...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...
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...
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...
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