PHOTOS: There was very minimal fire activity across the Ptarmigan Complex due to the cloud cover and lower temperatures. Fire continues to creep, back, and smolder in places on the Birch, Turtle, and Buckley Bar Fires.
Turtle Fire โ Fire behavior on the Turtle Fire was minimal, with creeping and smoldering observed. Tatanka Hotshots and the Alaska Range Module worked to mop up and extinguish any heat found along the northern edge of the Turtle Fire. Areas of jackstraw fuels holding heat remain a primary concern. Wednesday was the last shift for the Tatanka Hotshots and they will be reassigned to another fire. Crow Peak Wildland Fire Module and Alaska Range Module will continue mop up on the north end of the fire. They are working towards obtaining 100 feet of cold black along the edge.
Alligator Fire โ Firefighters backhauled the remaining hose from the Alligator Fire. It is unstaffed and will be monitored by air. The fire was discovered on June 20, started by lightning and is located about 3 miles north of Central, AK.
Buckley Bar Fire โ The fire remains in monitor status. The fire lies approximately 17 miles to the southwest of Central. It was discovered on June 20 and was caused by lightning.
Deadwood Fire โ The fire remains in monitor status. The Deadwood Fire was started by lightning, discovered on June 20, and is in Central, AK.
Birch Fire โ The fire is unstaffed and remains in monitor status. The fire was discovered on June 20, caused by lightning, and is located about 4 miles northwest of Circle, AK.
