Location: Yosemite National Park, Mariposa Grove                      Percent Contained: 79%
Start Date: July 7, 2022                                                                 Cause: Human Caused/Under Investigation      
Size: 4,856 acres                                                                             Number of Personnel Assigned: 1,330 Fire Information: Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM                   Phone: 209-819-7246 
Email: 2022.washburn@firenet.gov                                               Online Updates: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8209/
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California Interagency Incident Management Team 15 (CAIIMT15) assumed command of the Washburn Fire yesterday evening at 7pm.  CAIIMT15 is led by Incident Commander Jim Harris.

Highway 41 Reopening- Highway 41 (Wawona Rd.) has reopened as of 6:00 am on Saturday, July 23 . Visitors are permitted  to travel  from the South Entrance to Yosemite Valley. Reservations are still required.

Washburn Fire Update- The fire is burning within an area rated as “Exceptional Drought”, the most severe rating issued by the U.S. Drought Monitor. This rating is caused by several years of persistent drought and a year that has received approximately 50% of normal rainfall. These drought conditions have left dead fuels in and around the fire area at record dry levels. Due to the hard work of fire resources, most of the fire perimeter is holding within control lines. 

Today, activity is expected to be isolated to the interior portions of the fire as the extremely dry ground fuels continue to burn themselves out with limited threat to the control lines. Hotshot and helitack crews will continue to staff the remote and rugged sections of the fire along the south fork of the Merced River and the portion above Iron Creek. A persistent warm and dry weather pattern will remain in place with high temperatures in the upper 80s, minimum humidity of 15%, and afternoon westerly winds around 15 mph over the upper elevations.

Oak Fire- A new fire has started outside of  Yosemite National Park boundaries called the Oak Fire.  The Oak Fire started on Carstens Road near Highway 140, in the Midpines area of Mariposa County, cause is under investigation.  CAL FIRE and US Forest Service- Sierra National Forest are responding unified command.  For more information call 844-MMU-FIRE (844-668-3473) or visit https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2022/7/22/oak-fire/

Wawona Repopulation: The community of Wawona is open ONLY to Wawona residents, property owners, and NPS employees. Please read the Wawona repopulation Frequently Asked Questions. And for any alerts in Yosemite National Park keep updated by visiting: http://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/repopulation.htm   Yosemite National Park Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions are in effect below 8,000 feet of elevation and smoking is restricted park wide until further notice. The residences of Wawona, El Portal, and Foresta are on a strict fire restriction due to extreme potential fire danger. For more information visit:  Yosemite National Park Fire Restrictions Sierra National Forest Washburn Fire Closure Order: The Washburn Fire is active on the Sierra National Forest. To aid firefighters and protect the public, the Sierra National Forest has a Fire Closure Forest Order effective from July 15, 2022 through August 1, 2022. The lands affected are less than 3% of the 1.3 million acre Sierra National Forest. The 8 closed roads are on the Bass Lake Ranger District: Road 5S06 Mtn. Raymond Rd, 5S22 Big Sandy Rd, 5S43 White Chief Mtn. Rd, 6S10 Sky Ranch Rd, 5S40Y Lost Lake Rd, 5S40Z Lost Lake Rd, 5S04 Chiquito Lake Rd, 5S70A Red Top Rd. Tip Line: If you were at or near the Mariposa Grove on July 7, 2022, please contact the NPS Investigative Services Branch (ISB)         Call/Text – (888)-653-0009    Email- nps_isb@nps.gov Online: Submit a Tip

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Location: Yosemite National Park, Mariposa Grove                       Percent Contained: 79%
Start Date: July 7, 2022                                                            Cause: Under Investigation       
Size: 4,856 acres                                                                      Number of Personnel Assigned: 1,330

 

Weather/Fire Conditions:  The fire is continuing to burn slowly in thick unburned fuels on the northeast and eastern edge of the fire. Firefighters continue to make solid gains of containment with the handline along the South Fork of the Merced River working east across difficult terrain. The fireline around Mount Raymond continues to hold and conditions in that section continue to improve. Crews continue to mop-up and patrol along Wawona Rd (Yosemite’s Highway 41) as well as around Mariposa Grove to maintain the containment lines. Crews are backhauling hose laid during the initial stages of the fire as suppression-repair status begins. Nighttime operations have been discontinued. The weather forecast predicts temperatures in the high 80s to 90s with humidity in the upper teens to mid 20s. Light winds will push the smoke west with some lingering in drainages. For smoke conditions visit: Washburn Fire Smoke Report

Hwy. 41 Reopening:     On Saturday, July 23 @ 6:00 a.m. visitors will be allowed to pass-through from the South Entrance to Yosemite Valley on Hwy. 41. Reservations are still required.

Wawona Repopulation: The community of Wawona is currently open ONLY to Wawona residents, property owners, and NPS employees. Please read the Wawona repopulation Frequently Asked Questions. And for any alerts in Yosemite National Park keep updated by visiting: http://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/repopulation.htm  This is assessed daily.

Closures: The Mariposa Grove, Wawona Hotel, Wawona rental cabins and Wawona Campground remain closed to the general public until further notice, this is evaluated daily, stay tuned to daily updates. All other areas of Yosemite National Park are open. For more information visit: www.recreation.gov.

Yosemite National Park Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions are in effect below 8,000 feet of elevation and smoking is restricted park wide until further notice. The residences of Wawona, El Portal, and Foresta are on a strict fire restriction due to extreme potential fire danger. For more information visit:  Yosemite National Park Fire Restrictions

Sierra National Forest Washburn Fire Closure Order: The Washburn Fire is active on the Sierra National Forest. To aid firefighters and protect the public, the Sierra National Forest has a Fire Closure Forest Order effective from July 15, 2022 through August 1, 2022. The 8 closed roads are on the Bass Lake Ranger District: Road 5S06 Mtn. Raymond Rd, 5S22 Big Sandy Rd, 5S43 White Chief Mtn. Rd, 6S10 Sky Ranch Rd, 5S40Y Lost Lake Rd, 5S40Z Lost Lake Rd, 5S04 Chiquito Lake Rd, 5S70A Red Top Rd. For a detailed description including a map, please view the following link: Forest Order 05-15-00-22-15. The lands affected are less than 3% of the 1.3 million acre Sierra National Forest. Please be advised that USFS law enforcement patrols these areas. We thank all members of the public for avoiding the closure area so that incident personnel may stay focused on the difficult and dangerous work that remains.

Fire Restrictions are currently in effect on the Sierra National Forest and we appreciate your support in following them. For more information: Sierra NF Fire Restrictions

Tip Line: If you were at or near the Mariposa Grove on July 7, 2022, please contact the NPS Investigative Services Branch (ISB)       Call/Text: (888)-653-0009    Email: nps_isb@nps.gov Online: Submit a Tip

  

Fire Information: Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM                  Phone: 209-819-7246 

Email: 2022.washburn@firenet.gov                                           Online Updates: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8209/

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Location: Yosemite National Park, Mariposa Grove                   Percent Contained: 58%
Start Date: July 7, 2022                                                            Cause: Under Investigation      

Size: 4,856 acres                                                                       Number of Personnel Assigned: 1,330

 

Weather/Fire Conditions:  The fire continues to burn slowly in thick unburned fuels on the northeast and eastern edge of the fire. Firefighters continue to make solid gains of containment with the handline along the South Fork of the Merced River working east with the Inyo Hotshots using pump systems out of the river to assist them. 9 hotshot crews are working this section in difficult terrain. Spotfires have been greatly reduced in this area. The fireline around Mount Raymond is holding and conditions in that section have greatly improved. Crews continue to mop-up and patrol along Wawona Rd (Yosemite’s Highway 41) as well as around Mariposa Grove. Crews are now beginning to backhaul the hose they laid in the initial stages of the Washburn Fire as the fire begins to move into suppression-repair status in certain sections. The forecast predicts temperatures in the high 80s to 90s with humidity in the upper teens to mid 20s. Light winds will push the smoke west with some lingering in drainages. For smoke conditions: Washburn Fire Smoke Report

 

Wawona Repopulation: The community of Wawona is open ONLY to Wawona residents, property owners, and NPS employees. Please read the Wawona repopulation Frequently Asked Questions. And for any alerts in Yosemite National Park keep updated by visiting: http://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/repopulation.htm  

Closures: Wawona, Wawona Road (Hwy 41) south of Yosemite West, and the Mariposa Grove are closed to the general public until further notice and it is evaluated daily. The South Entrance remains closed. All other areas of Yosemite National Park are open. Use El Portal Rd (Hwy 140) or Big Oak Flat Rd. (Hwy 120 East) or Tioga Rd (Hwy 120 West) to enter Yosemite. Reservations are still required from 6:00 am – 4:00 pm; visit: www.recreation.gov.

Yosemite National Park Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions are in effect below 8,000 feet of elevation and smoking is restricted park wide until further notice. The residences of Wawona, El Portal, and Foresta are on a strict fire restriction due to extreme potential fire danger. For more information visit:  Yosemite National Park Fire Restrictions

Sierra National Forest Washburn Fire Closure Order: The Washburn Fire is active on the Sierra National Forest. To aid firefighters and protect the public, the Sierra National Forest has a Fire Closure Forest Order effective from July 15, 2022 through August 1, 2022. The lands affected are less than 3% of the 1.3 million acre Sierra National Forest. The 8 closed roads are on the Bass Lake Ranger District: Road 5S06 Mtn. Raymond Rd, 5S22 Big Sandy Rd, 5S43 White Chief Mtn. Rd, 6S10 Sky Ranch Rd, 5S40Y Lost Lake Rd, 5S40Z Lost Lake Rd, 5S04 Chiquito Lake Rd, 5S70A Red Top Rd. For a detailed description including a map, please view the following link: Forest Order 05-15-00-22-15. Please be advised that USFS law enforcement is on patrol. We thank all members of the public for avoiding the closure area so that incident personnel may stay focused on the difficult and dangerous work that remains.

Tip Line: If you were at or near the Mariposa Grove on July 7, 2022, please contact the NPS Investigative Services Branch (ISB)       Call/Text: (888)-653-0009    Email: nps_isb@nps.gov Online: Submit a Tip

  

Fire Information: Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM                  Phone: 209-819-7246 

Email: 2022.washburn@firenet.gov                                           Online Updates: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8209/

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Location: Yosemite National Park, Mariposa Grove                   Percent Contained: 58%
Start Date: July 7, 2022                                                            Cause: Under Investigation      

Size: 4,863 acres                                                                       Number of Personnel Assigned: 1,444   

Weather/Fire Conditions:  The fire continues to burn slowly in thick loads of dead and down fuels on the eastern edge of the fire. Fire fighters work to gain containment by holding hand line they have constructed south of Iron Creek drainage. There have been no spot fires while they hold this line. The contingency line around Mount Raymond is proving to hold its integrity as we monitor the fire and witness movement west along the line. Mop up and patrol along Wawona Rd (Yosemite’s Highway 41) as well as Mariposa grove has been successful as our crews begin the pull some of the hose they have laid in the initial attack of the Washburn Fire. The forecast predicts high 80’s with humidity getting up to 26% with winds pushing the smoke west and lingering in any drainages For a detailed look at smoke conditions: Washburn Fire Smoke Report 

 

Wawona Repopulation: The community of Wawona is open ONLY to Wawona residents, property owners, and NPS employees with fire restirctions. Please read the Wawona repopulation Frequently Asked Questions .

Closures: Wawona, Wawona Road (Hwy 41) south of Yosemite West, and the Mariposa Grove are closed to the general public until further notice. The South Entrance remains closed. All other areas of Yosemite National Park are open. Use El Portal Rd (Hwy 140) or Big Oak Flat Rd. (Hwy 120 East) or Tioga Rd (Hwy 120 West) to enter Yosemite. Reservations are still required from 6:00 am – 4:00 pm; visit www.recreation.gov.

Yosemite National Park Fire Restrictions: Starting July 16, fire restrictions are in effect below 8,000 feet of elevation and smoking is restricted park wide until further notice. The residences of Wawona, El Portal, and Foresta are on a strict fire restriction due to extreme potential fire danger. For more information please visit  Yosemite National Park Fire Restrictions

 

Sierra National Forest Washburn Fire Closure Order: The Washburn Fire is active on the Sierra National Forest. To aid firefighters and protect the public, the Sierra National Forest has a Fire Closure Forest Order effective from July 15, 2022 through August 1, 2022. The lands affected are less than 3% of the 1.3 million acre Sierra National Forest. The 8 closed roads are on the Bass Lake Ranger District: Road 5S06 Mtn. Raymond Rd, 5S22 Big Sandy Rd, 5S43 White Chief Mtn. Rd, 6S10 Sky Ranch Rd, 5S40Y Lost Lake Rd, 5S40Z Lost Lake Rd, 5S04 Chiquito Lake Rd, 5S70A Red Top Rd. For a detailed description including a map, please view the following link: Forest Order 05-15-00-22-15. Please be advised that USFS law enforcement is on patrol. We thank all members of the public for avoiding the closure area so that incident personnel may stay focused on the difficult and dangerous work that remains.

Tip Line: If you were at or near the Mariposa Grove on July 7, 2022, please contact the NPS Investigative Services Branch (ISB)       Call/Text – (888)-653-0009    Email- nps_isb@nps.gov Online: Submit a Tip

Thank you, CA IIMT 13: On behalf of all agencies aiding in this incident, we would like to thank California Interagency Incident Management Team 13 for their tireless efforts and diligent tactics in getting this fire under control and keeping our firefighters, communities, and lands safe. As we transition into a new incident management team we will remain grateful for the service from all members of the team.

Fire Information: Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM                  Phone: 209-819-7246 

Email: 2022.washburn@firenet.gov                                           Online Updates: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8209/

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Location: Yosemite National Park, Mariposa Grove                       Percent Contained: 58%
Start Date: July 7, 2022                                                            Cause: Under Investigation      
 Size: 4,863 acres                                                                      Number of Personnel Assigned: 1,579

 

Weather/Fire Conditions: Firefighters continue to patrol and perform mop up operations along the western and south western portion of the fire. Patrol and mop up require our fire personnel to sift through the burned areas with hand tools in search of hot spots in order to extinguish them. This allows for residual smoke to dissipate as well as maintaining control of the containment line. Our crews continue to build and hold contingency line around Mount Raymond and hand crews dig hand line around Iron Creek drainage in hopes to gain containment on the eastern side of the incident. This fire area contains large amounts of both live and dead trees, high mortality from drought and associated beetle kill in 2016, as well as significant blow down producing heavy fuels from the winter’s Mono Wind storm. Temperatures will reach the high 80’s and relative humidity is predicted to be in the 25-28% range. Expect moderate smoke activity moving west due to the amount of heavy fuels burning in the eastern most percentage of the fire. Higher elevations will remain moderately clear while down drainage winds will provide for smoke accumulation in valleys. For a detailed look at smoke conditions: Washburn Fire Smoke Report 

 

Wawona Repopulation: The community of Wawona continues to be open ONLY to Wawona residents and property owners, with restrictions including specific time slots and escorts. Please read the Wawona repopulation Frequently Asked Questions .

Closures: Wawona, Wawona Road (Hwy 41) south of Yosemite West, and the Mariposa Grove are closed to the general public until further notice. The South Entrance remains closed. All other areas of Yosemite National Park are open. Use El Portal Rd (Hwy 140) or Big Oak Flat Rd. (Hwy 120 East) or Tioga Rd (Hwy 120 West) to enter Yosemite. Reservations are still required from 6:00 am – 4:00 pm; visit www.recreation.gov.

Yosemite National Park Fire Restrictions: Starting July 16, fire restrictions are in effect below 8,000 feet of elevation and smoking is restricted park wide. The residences of Wawona, El Portal, and Foresta are on a strict fire restriction due to high potential fire danger. For more information please visit  Yosemite National Park Fire Restrictions

 

Sierra National Forest Washburn Fire Closure Order:  The Washburn Fire is active on the Sierra National Forest. To aid firefighters and protect the public, the Sierra National Forest has a Fire Closure Forest Order effective from July 15, 2022 through August 1, 2022. The lands affected are less than 3% of the 1.3 million acre Sierra National Forest. The 8 closed roads are on the Bass Lake Ranger District: Road 5S06 Mtn. Raymond Rd, 5S22 Big Sandy Rd, 5S43 White Chief Mtn. Rd, 6S10 Sky Ranch Rd, 5S40Y Lost Lake Rd, 5S40Z Lost Lake Rd, 5S04 Chiquito Lake Rd, 5S70A Red Top Rd. For a detailed description including a map, please view the following link: Forest Order 05-15-00-22-15 Please be advised that USFS law enforcement is on patrol. We thank all members of the public for avoiding the closure area so that incident personnel may stay focused on the difficult and dangerous work that remains. 

Media Access: Please send all media inquiries via our general phone line at (209)-819-7246  or via email to 2022.washburn@firenet.gov

Tip Line: If you were at or near the Mariposa Grove on July 7, 2022, please contact the NPS Investigative Services Branch (ISB)       Call/Text – (888)-653-0009    Email- nps_isb@nps.gov Online: Submit a Tip

Highlights: The Type 3 Northern Rockies Incident Management Team, under Incident Commander Josh Bransford, assumed command of the Middle Tanana Complex on Monday, July 18, at 8:00 am.

Operations: Sunday, minimal fire behavior was observed across the Middle Tanana Complex. A reconnaissance flight located smoke on the Yukon Creek Fire and on the southeast end of the South Fork Fire. This fire activity is within the fire perimeter and does not pose a threat at this time. This fire activity will be monitored and action taken if necessary.

Firefighters will patrol and monitor Monday for activity along Shaw Creek Road to prevent impacts to the power line and Pogo Mine. Structure protection is ongoing for Salcha River and Goodpaster River areas. Crews have completed structure protection and have tested hose lays, pumps and sprinklers. As work is completed, crews will stage at the Incident Command Post (ICP) located in Delta Junction and assist with initial attack on new starts in the surrounding area. Should fire behavior increase, firefighters will be inserted back into fire areas to activate pumps and ensure they function properly.

As objectives are met and fire activity decreases, resources will be released from the Middle Tanana Complex and made available to assist with other fires across the state. Aircraft is available to assist with reconnaissance, equipment and crew transports.

The Porcupine, Gilles, Marshall Mountain, and California Creek fires remain in monitor status.

Evacuations: The following locations are in READY status: The residents off the road system and recreational cabins in the Lower Salcha River, Middle Salcha River, and Upper Salcha River Zones; along the Goodpaster River from river mile 0 to river mile 33.9; from the confluence with the South Fork Goodpaster River to Seven Mile Creek; the group of cabins along the Goodpaster River at the mouth of Central Creek; Shaw Creek Road and the Pogo Mine area.

Weather: A low pressure system moving across the western portion of the state is expected to bring cool, cloudy and wet weather over the next few days. Temperatures will be in the upper 50s, low 60s with light winds out of the southwest.

Temporary Flight Restrictions: There are no temporary flight restrictions over the fire area.

Smoke: Visit https://outlooks.wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlook/fba6a113 for the current Smoke Outlook for Interior Alaska.

Fire Information:
Fire Information Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Phone: 907.921.2548 | Email: 2022.middletanana@firenet.gov
Online: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8201/| https://www.facebook.com/AK.Forestry/| akfireinfo.com/

Highlights: This will be the FINAL daily update for the Middle Tanana Complex unless notable activity occurs. Any future updates will be made available on AK Fire Info and the Alaska DNR Facebook page.

On behalf of Incident Commander Josh Bransford and the Northern Rockies Type 3 team, we would like to thank the communities for their ongoing support and patience. The relationships made between each Incident Management Team (IMT), the community, and cooperating partners is invaluable to our operations and have made the efforts on this incident a success.

Operations: As of Monday, all fires within the Middle Tanana Complex are unstaffed with firefighters stagging at the Incident Command Post (ICP) in Delta Junction. Crews conducted a ground reconnaissance east of Big Delta to monitor the smoke activity on the South Fork Fire. Reconnaissance flights will take place today, Tuesday, to make assessments on structures near the Porcupine Fire and to monitor fire activity on the South Fork Fire. The IMT is currently building a plan in preparation for backhaul operations. Backhaul includes the removal of hose, pumps, sprinklers and any other equipment used to support crews during fire suppression efforts. These operations will not take place until the fire area has received a significant amount of rain to breach the permafrost and be considered a season ending event.

With the decrease in fire activity, a portion of resources are being released. This reduction in resources assigned to the complex will continue over the upcoming days with the exception of select crews and miscellaneous overhead remaining on site to respond as needed.

Evacuations: Current evacuations in place are for a READY status only. This covers residents and cabins throughout the following areas: Salcha, Goodpaster, Shaw Creek, Central Creek and the Pogo Mine area. For the most up to date information, visit https://tinyurl.com/FNSBEvacMap for details about evacuations within the North Star Borough.

Weather: Forecasted weather should bring temperatures cooler than the average, reaching into the low 60s. Winds will be light with gusts up to 10 mph. Expect to see scattered showers in the area.

Smoke: Minimal smoke is visible on the Yukon Creek and South Fork Fires. This activity should decrease as more precipitation is received across the area. Visit https://outlooks.wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlook/fba6a113 to view the FINAL Smoke Outlook for Interior Alaska for July 19-20th.

Fire Information:
Fire Information Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Phone: 907.921.2548 | Email: 2022.middletanana@firenet.gov
Alaska Interagency Joint Information Center: 907.356.5511
Online: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8201/| https://www.facebook.com/AK.Forestry/| akfireinfo.com/

 

Bean Complex Wildfire Fact Sheet

Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at 10:30 a.m.

Northern Rockies Incident Management Team 4 returned command of the Bean Complex to the BLM Alaska Fire Service Tanana Fire Management Zone at 9 a.m. Wednesday. This will be the final daily Bean Complex update unless fire activity increases significantly.

The field operation at Manley Hot Springs is downsized to one building that can be used by the BLM AFS Tanana Zone if needed. The remaining facilities are turned back to their regular use while firefighting personnel continue to return to Fairbanks. All seven fires on the Bean Complex are unstaffed and will be monitored by air. Scattered rain showers are expected all the way through the upcoming weekend. Fire activity remains minimal due to the recent and ongoing rain. Subsurface hotspots could remain and continue to smolder until larger amounts of rain extinguish the fires.

The seven fires total 197,255 acres and reporting 98% completion.

The Tanana River Fire (#310), is 14 miles southeast of Manley Hot Springs and north of the Tanana River. It is unstaffed and in monitor status. The fire is 25,223 acres in size.

The Bitzshitini Fire (#312), is 23 miles southwest of Manley Hot Springs and south of the Tanana River. It is unstaffed and in monitor status. The fire is 71,266 acres in size.

The Chitinana Fire (#315), south of the Tanana River about 21 miles southeast of Tanana and 20 miles southwest of Manley Hot Springs. It is unstaffed and in monitor status. The fire is 100,246 acres in size.

The Hutlinana Fire (#327), is located north of the Tanana River roughly 10 miles east of Manley Hot Springs and is 407 acres. It is unstaffed and in monitor status.

The Rock Fire (#557), is located 6 miles north of Eureka and is 1 acre. It is unstaffed and in monitor status.

The Elephant Fire (#561), is located 6 miles northeast of Eureka and is 110 acres. It is unstaffed and in monitor status.

The Cosna Bluff Fire (#564), is located 19 miles southwest of Manley Hot Springs and is 2 acres. It is unstaffed and in monitor status.

With the change in management of the Bean Complex, contact the Alaska Interagency Wildland Fire Information Office at (907) 356-5511 or go to the Alaska Wildland Fire Information website at akfireinfo.com for more information.

 

Bean Complex Wildfire Fact Sheet

Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at 10:30 a.m.

All seven fires on the Bean Complex are now unstaffed and will be monitored by air. Equipment and supplies are being hauled from Manley Hot Springs to the BLM Alaska Fire Service Cache in Fairbanks. Cleaning of facilities in Manley Hot Springs is underway before they’ll return to regular use as fire personnel depart. Rain showers are expected throughout the day on Tuesday and into the evening with the possibility of isolated thunderstorms after 4 p.m. Fire activity remains smoldering and minimal. Subsurface hotspots remained scattered and are expected to continue to smolder until larger amounts of rain extinguish the fires.

The dispatch center and fire cache at BLM AFS facilities in Fairbanks remain busy as field work gets close to completion on the Bean Complex. Dispatch has a critical role in firefighting operations by keeping track of people and connecting resources on the ground and in the air.  Fire personnel stay in constant contact with dispatch via the radio and provide updated location information. In return, dispatchers provide firefighters with safety check-ins, weather reports and details on operations.  As firefighting operations wrap up on the Bean Complex, dispatchers put in long hours arranging flights and other means of transportation to safely deliver everyone back home. This task has been challenging with the large number of fires in Alaska this season. The fire cache is another facility that continues to be busy as the fire slows down. Equipment and supplies like pumps and hoses are stored and ready for fires when they are needed. Following use on the fire, this equipment is brought back to the cache to be cleaned, refurbished, and prepared for the next fire. Fire cache employees work very hard to send out and receive this equipment. The dispatch center and the fire cache are important to the success of wildfire suppression.

The seven fires total 197,255 acres, 81 people assigned, and reporting 98% completion.

The Tanana River Fire (#310), is 14 miles southeast of Manley Hot Springs and north of the Tanana River. It is unstaffed and in monitor status. The fire is 25,223 acres in size.

The Bitzshitini Fire (#312), is 23 miles southwest of Manley Hot Springs and south of the Tanana River. It is unstaffed and in monitor status. The fire is 71,266 acres in size.

The Chitinana Fire (#315), south of the Tanana River about 21 miles southeast of Tanana and 20 miles southwest of Manley Hot Springs. It is unstaffed and in monitor status. The fire is 100,246 acres in size.

The Hutlinana Fire (#327), is located north of the Tanana River roughly 10 miles east of Manley Hot Springs and is 407 acres. It is unstaffed and in monitor status.

The Rock Fire (#557), is located 6 miles north of Eureka and is 1 acre. It is unstaffed and in monitor status.

The Elephant Fire (#561), is located 6 miles northeast of Eureka and is 110 acres. It is unstaffed and in monitor status.

The Cosna Bluff Fire (#564), is located 19 miles southwest of Manley Hot Springs and is 2 acres. It is unstaffed and in monitor status.

For more information, contact Bean Complex Information at email: 2022.bean@firenet.gov; or 907-921-2454