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Lost Horse Creek Fire

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Unit Information

Fairbanks Area 
3700 Airport Way 
Fairbanks, 
Alaska 
99709 
Fairbanks Area 
3700 Airport Way 
Fairbanks, 
Alaska 
99709 

Incident Contacts

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    Phone:
    907-356-5511
    Hours:
    8am - 4pm

Photographs Gallery

Pioneer Peak Hotshots cut and clear a fire break along the SW edge of the Lost Horse Creek Fire on August 15
Members of the Pioneer Peak Hotshots cut and clear a fire break along the SW edge of the Lost Horse Creek Fire on August 15
Members of the Pioneer Peak Hotshots cut and clear a fire break along the SW edge of the Lost Horse Creek Fire on August 15
Pioneer Peak Hotshots cut and clear a fire break along the SW edge of the Lost Horse Creek Fire on August 15
Lost Horse Creek Fire - PAWS Dogs Search for Firefighter - August 17, 2023
A black search and rescue dog is being walked on a long leash by a search and rescue handler. The handler is wearing in an orange safety vest. They are walking along the edge of woods.
A black search and rescue dog is being walked on a long leash by a search and rescue handler. The handler is wearing in an orange safety vest. They are walking along the edge of woods.
Lost Horse Creek Fire - PAWS Dogs Search for Firefighter - August 17, 2023

A K9 and handler from PAWS Search and Rescue searched on August 17th for a missing firefighter in the Olnes Pond Campground. The firefighter was located safely the evening of August 17. 

Lost Horse Creek Fire - Muddy Equipment Backhaul
Photo of a very muddy all terrain vehicle that has been used for hauling water hose.
Photo of a very muddy all terrain vehicle that has been used for hauling water hose.
Lost Horse Creek Fire - Muddy Equipment Backhaul

The backhaul of structure equipment on the Lost Horse Creek Fire continues in muddy conditions. 

Lost Horse Creek Fire - Pioneer Peak Hotshot Crew - August 15, 2023
One firefighter is in the middle of the photo. They are using a chainsaw to cut limbs into shorter lengths. In the background, piles of burning vegetation can be seen.
One firefighter is in the middle of the photo. They are using a chainsaw to cut limbs into shorter lengths. In the background, piles of burning vegetation can be seen.
Lost Horse Creek Fire - Pioneer Peak Hotshot Crew - August 15, 2023

The Pioneer Peak Hotshot crew has been working to secure the southwestern corner of the fire perimeter. They are cutting, piling, and burning vegetation to increase the security of the fire perimeter. 

Lost Horse Creek Fire Nulato Hills 2 Crew August 9, 2023
A crew of firefighters walks away.
A crew of firefighters walks away.
Lost Horse Creek Fire Nulato Hills 2 Crew August 9, 2023

The Nulato Hills 2 Crew going to work on structure protection, August 9, 2023.

Lost Horse Creek Fire - Pioneer Peak Hotshots, Southwest Corner of fire, August 15
Several firefighters are working to pile limbs into piles. In the background are piles of burning materials.
Several firefighters are working to pile limbs into piles. In the background are piles of burning materials.
Lost Horse Creek Fire - Pioneer Peak Hotshots, Southwest Corner of fire, August 15

The Pioneer Peak Hotshot crew works on the southwest edge of the fire, piling and burning fuels to secure the southwest corner of the fire.

Lost Horse Creek Fire - Pioneer Peak Hotshots, August 15, 2023
A line of hotshots in full fire protective gear are working. They are bent over a burned area, looking for areas of heat and making the fuel break larger.
A line of hotshots in full fire protective gear are working. They are bent over a burned area, looking for areas of heat and making the fuel break larger.
Lost Horse Creek Fire - Pioneer Peak Hotshots, August 15, 2023

The Pioneer Peak Hotshot crew works on the southwest corner of the fire. They are looking for remaining heat within the fire perimeter. Removing sources of heat will increase the integrity of the fire perimeter. 

Lost Horse Creek Fire Pioneer Peak HS supplies, August 12
Firefighters pile their gear in a net to be sling-loaded by helicopter.
Firefighters pile their gear in a net to be sling-loaded by helicopter.
Lost Horse Creek Fire Pioneer Peak HS supplies, August 12

The Pioneer Peak Hot Shots load their supplies for being dropped in spike camp on the Lost Horse Creek Fire, August 12, 2023.

Lost Horse Creek Fire, miles of dozer line, August 12
Dozer line through a forest.
Dozer line through a forest.
Lost Horse Creek Fire, miles of dozer line, August 12

Miles of dozer line on the Lost Horse Creek Fire, August 12, 2023.

Lost Horse Creek Fire hose lay, August 10
Hose lay in a dozer line.
Hose lay in a dozer line.
Lost Horse Creek Fire hose lay, August 10

Hose lay on a dozer line on the Lost Horse Creek Fire, August 10, 2023. David Lee/Franco Crew

Lost Horse Creek Fire Pioneer Peak HS gear pile, August 12
Piles of gear with the Pioneer Peak Hot Shots.
Piles of gear with the Pioneer Peak Hot Shots.
Lost Horse Creek Fire Pioneer Peak HS gear pile, August 12

The Pioneer Peak Hot Shots pile their gear ready to go out to the Lost Horse Creek Fire, AUgust 12, 2023.

Lost Horse Creek Fire SCA Crew huddle, August 12
A group of firefighters in a huddle.
A group of firefighters in a huddle.
Lost Horse Creek Fire SCA Crew huddle, August 12

The Student Conservation Association (SCA) crew in a huddle on the Lost Horse Creek Fire, August 12, 2023.

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