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Pogo Mine Road Fire (#191) is a lightning-caused wildfire 15 miles north of Delta Junction off of the Richardson Highway near Quartz Lake. The fire started during lightning storms at the end of July.
For two weeks, Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection resources from the Delta station responded to the wildfire and protected private property and infrastructure. On August 10 at 6:00 am, a Type 3 Incident Management Team arrived arrived to help manage the Pogo Mine Road and Mount Hayes Fires.
Firefighters are focused on structure protection, which includes point protection on private property, native allotments, and Pogo Mine infrastructure. Aviation resources including Helicopters and scooper planes have helped keep the fire in check during wind events.
Detailed statewide wildfire information: AK Fire Info
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| Current as of | Thu, 08/24/2023 - 12:53 |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Lightning/Natural |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | 15 miles northwest of Delta Junction |
| Incident Commander | Casey Boespflug - Type 3 Incident Commander Gabe Pease-Madore - Type 3 Incident Commander Trainee |
| Incident Description | Wildfire |
| Coordinates |
64° 16' 48'' Latitude
-145° 56' 20
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| Total Personnel: | 92 |
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| Size | 48,792 Acres |
| Estimated Containment Date | 12/01/2023 |
| Fuels Involved | Timber (litter and understory) Brush (2 feet) Fire is primarily carrying in the brush (labrador, blueberries, and willow). |
| Significant Events | Minimal fire activity observed with smoldering. |
| Planned Actions |
Continue direct line construction, hot spotting/cold trailing and mop up on the south and west sides of the fire. Do structure assessments, firewise treatments and public engagement around Quartz Lake. Equipment will engage in hazard tree removal along the Pogo Mine Road. Continue mopup of the slopover across the pipeline. Continue backhaul of supplies. |
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| Projected Incident Activity |
12 hours: Creeping and smoldering may intensify slightly, and pockets of heavy fuels continue to 24 hours: Creeping and smoldering may intensify slightly, and pockets of heavy fuels continue to 48 hours: Creeping and smoldering may intensify slightly, and pockets of heavy fuels continue to |
| Remarks |
IMT is also managing the Mount Hayes Fire. Transfer of command to the local unit on 8/24/23. |
| Weather Concerns | Cloudy and cool conditions continue this evening, then slight warming on Wednesday and Thursday. RH values remaining above 40 percent. |
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