The Lime Complex consists of eight staffed fires and ten unstaffed fires. The total size of the combined fires is 715,595 acres. There are 198 resources assigned to the complex. All of these fires are lightning caused. All unstaffed fires are monitored for growth and potential threats to identified values.

Highlights: Red Flag conditions continue today, contributing to fire growth in some areas. An expected shift in wind direction and speed later today will impact firefighting efforts as fire activity increases and aerial resources may be unable to fly. Resources are engaged in structure protection near values at risk as well as evaluating opportunities to slow fire spread with line construction and aerial resources.

Weather: A Red Flag warning will remain in effect for the entire fire complex through Friday night. Winds are expected to remain through the morning hours on Friday and then pick up again Friday afternoon with similar speeds to those observed on Thursday. Temperatures and relative humidity values will moderate on Friday with minimum RH values 40-50% and maximum temperatures in the 60s.

Staffed Fires in the Complex

North Point Protection Group consists of the South Lime Lake Fire (#190)/Swift River Fire (#228), Door Mountain Fire (#244), Door Creek Fire (#273) and the Hook Creek Fire (#188) - 149,023 combined acres. Defensive firing operations to protect structures north of Fire #228 were conducted while conditions were favorable, and firefighters are mopping up the area today. Crews continue to engage in pre-treating areas ahead of fire growth to slow spread and defend values at risk in the Lyman and the Lime Village areas, as well as near Stony River, Trout Lake and Tundra Lake.

Pike Creek (#239)/Koktuli River (#240) - 258,693 combined acres, Lightning start. The fire is 35 miles north of Iguigig. Several fingers of continuous fuel having been burning together and producing more smoke in the area, which impacts firefighting efforts as aerial resources are unable to fly and visibility is reduced. Firefighters are working to secure structures with sprinklers and hose lays, as well as slowing fire growth with water drops along the Mulchatna River.

Aghaluk Mountain (#206) - 116,342 acres, Lightning start, point protection and structure protection are ongoing. The fire remains 51 miles east of Aniak. Resources from this fire are providing support to fire #228 as well as planning for future threats in the area.

The Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) remains in place over the southern portion of the planning area near Lake Iliamna. Aerial water drops and logistical air support remain active in this area as long as smoke and weather allow for safe flying. Fire Boss planes are working out of Lake Iliamna, as well as helicopters and other aircraft providing support to firefighting resources on the ground. Please avoid this airspace for public and firefighter safety. 

Unstaffed Fires

Dummy Creek Fire (#247) ~ 178 acres; Cabin Creek Fire (#193) ~ 74 acres; Gagaryah River Fire (#197) ~ 38,184 acres; Kiknik Fire (245) ~ 45,734 acres; Maka Creek Fire (#207) ~ 1 acre; Nushagak River Fire (#189) ~ 10 acres; Stony River Fire (#198) ~ 38,243 acres; Telaquana River Fire (#216) ~ 7,791 acres; Titnuk Creek Fire (#246) ~ 53,291 acres; Upper Talarik (#205) ~ 8,030 acres

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The Lime Complex consists of eight staffed fires and ten unstaffed fires. The total size of the combined fires is 588,150 acres. There are 223 total resources assigned to the complex, including hand crews, fire modules, boats, aircraft and overhead personnel.

Highlights: All unstaffed fires are monitored and display very little to no growth. There has been minimal growth on staffed fires with the exception of Pike Creek (#239)/Koktuli River (#240), which grew approximately 4500 acres. Smoke continues to impact visibility and slow the operational pace over much of the planning area. Structure and point protection remain the focus of firefighting resources. Aircraft are utilized to cool areas of heat near values at risk and uncontrolled perimeter lines, as well as provide support to crews on the ground.

Weather: Today will be a few degrees warmer and minimum RHs will be reduced. Smoke is expected along the Alaska Range and near Iliamna again in the morning, lifting through the day. Winds will continue to come out of the northwest, and there is a slight chance of an afternoon thunderstorm from Lime Village east. Red Flag conditions are expected on Thursday as temperatures warm and winds increase out of the southeast. These winds are expected to persist or strengthen on Friday.

Staffed Fires in the Complex

North Point Protection Group consists of the South Lime Lake Fire (#190)/Swift River Fire (#228), Pike Creek (#239)/Koktuli River (#240), Door Mountain Fire (#244), Door Creek Fire (#273) and the Hook Creek Fire (#188) - The North Point Protection Group continues evaluation and implementation of point protection for structures and other identified values in the area of these fires. Rappelers and hotshot crews are engaged in reconnaissance, evaluation and implementation of structure protection and identifying other values at risk.  

Pike Creek (#239)/Koktuli River (#240) - 188,900 combined acres, Lightning start. The fire is 35 miles north of Iguigig. Identification and evaluation of structures and other values at risk along the Mulchatna River continues, and protection measures have begun to be implemented in this area. Crews are focused on reconnaissance, protection evaluation and slowing fire spread toward values at risk.

Aghaluk Mountain (#206) - 116,309 acres, Lightning start, point protection and structure protection are ongoing. The fire remains 51 miles east of Aniak.

The Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) remains in place over the southern portion of the planning area near Lake Iliamna. Air resources continue to operate while weather and smoke conditions allow. Ten fire boss planes are working out of Lake Iliamna, as well as helicopters and other aircraft in the area. Please avoid this airspace for public and firefighter safety. 

Unstaffed Fires

Dummy Creek Fire (#247) ~ 178 acres; Cabin Creek Fire (#193) ~ 74 acres; Gagaryah River Fire (#197) ~ 35,652 acres; Kiknik Fire (245) ~ 45,734 acres; Maka Creek Fire (#207) ~ 1 acre; Nushagak River Fire (#189) ~ 10 acres; Stony River Fire (#198) ~ 36,329 acres; Telaquana River Fire (#216) ~7,791 acres; Titnuk Creek Fire (#246) ~ 53,290 acres; Upper Talarik (#205) ~ 5,644 acres

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June 28, 2022, Daily Update, 9:30 am

The total complex size is 572,925 acres. There are over 237 total resources assigned to the various fires, including two Type 1 Hotshot crews, one Type 2 Initial Attack Hand crew, two fire modules, ten boats, four helicopters and various overhead.

Highlights: Heavy smoke significantly reduced visibility over much of the planning area yesterday. Impacts to visibility hamper aerial resource’s ability to support the management actions on the ground. Various tactics being used to manage fire are adjusted during periods of dense smoke and reduced visibility to continue operations in a safe and efficient manner. Once the smoke lifted on the west side of the Pike Creek (#239)/Koktuli River (#240) fires and along the Mulchatna River, aerial resources reengaged to support the effort in keeping that area cool and limit fire growth in and around the values at risk. Resources continue to perform reconnaissance missions to monitor any improvements needed on existing structure protection measures and assess the fuels between the fire and any values at risk. Community members are encouraged to be aware any fire activity in the area and not to interfere with fire operations.

The Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) remains in place for the area just over fires Pike Creek (#239)/Koktuli River (#240) and Upper Talarik (#205). We currently have a number of aircraft, including unmanned aircraft systems; air attack platform; helicopter operations; and fire bosses scooping water out of Lake Illiamna and dropping it on the fire. Please avoid the area to provide a safe environment for firefighting aircraft and to reduce the potential for air-to-air collisions.

Weather: Smoke and increased cloud cover resulted in cooler temperatures yesterday which moderated fire behavior. Temperatures will rebound into the mid-60’s to low 70’s today with partly cloudy skies. Winds will shift from the south to the west, then to the northwest in the afternoon with gusts up to 12 mph.

Staffed Fires in the Complex

North Group consists of the South Lime Lake Fire (#190)/Swift River Fire (#228), Pike Creek (#239)/Koktuli River (#240), Door Mountain Fire (#244), Door Creek Fire (#273) and the Hook Creek Fire (#188)

The remaining rappeler group finished up improvements to the protection measures in place around the values at risk in the Horseshoe Lake area yesterday and mop up from the defensive firing around the structure. Due to the heavy smoke and impacts to visibility, it was not safe to get aircraft in there to pick up the firefighters, so plans are to pick them up early this morning.

The North Point Protection Group continued evaluation and implementation of defensive firing around Trout and Tundra Lake and Stony River Lodge. They were also completing structure protections measures northwest of the Stoney River fire. They will continue assessment of outlying areas and begin preparation for the Swift and Lyman planning areas.

The Gannett Glacier Fire crew were completely smoked in at Lime Village yesterday with visibilities as low as a half mile in the morning and smokey conditions continuing throughout the day. Due to the smoke, they were unable to test the sprinklers and hose lays surrounding the three structures north of the river but they intend to do that work today.

Pike Creek (#239)/Koktuli River (#240) ~ 184,322 combined acres, Lighting start; point protection and structure protection are ongoing. The fire is 35 miles north of Iguigig. 10 fire bosses are supporting operations on the ground to keep fires from impacting structures.

This fire continues to be one of the more active fires in the complex. Aerial resources continue to support ground crews in the southwestern edge of the fire and along the Mulchatna River by dropping water in strategic locations to keep these areas cool. This is done to reduce the intensity of the fire perimeter and reduce spread in and around the values at risk along the Mulchatna River. The Unaweep Fire Module and a National Park Service Module continue to focus on that southwest corner completing reconnaissance and looking for opportunities to prevent the fire from moving towards known values at risk in the area. These resources were able to locate an unknown structure on an allotment and install some sprinkler kits and hose lays to protect the structure. Additional resources are in place at several sites along the Mulchatna River to be able to quickly react to changing conditions and protect those values at risk.

An Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) drone module and helicopter remain assigned to these fires to monitor fire movement, and to act as necessary on identified known sites. With the heavy smoke covering much of the area, that UAS is critical to be able to get infrared imagery to the ground crews to monitor fire activity.

There was also significant helicopter support in there today moving supplies and personnel around to further shore up structure protection measures. This also provides an opportunity to monitor fire perimeter movement in relation to those values at risk. An additional Type 2 helicopter has been positioned in Illiamna to assist if needed.

Aghaluk Mountain (#206) ~116,309 acres, Lightning start, point protection and structure protection are ongoing. The fire remains 51 miles east of Aniak.

Resources have begun preparations to address the Holitna areas structures around Crescent Lake and the fuels south of the fire out in front of Door Mountain, Door Creek and Hook Creek fires. The Winema hotshots were flown to the Swift area to begin the preplanning phase. This was done in response to some increased fire spread along the eastern flank of South Lime Lake Fire (#190)/Swift River Fire (#228). Aerial assets used to transport the personnel will remain onsite.

Unstaffed Fires

Dummy Creek Fire (#247) ~ 178 acres

Cabin Creek Fire (#193) ~ 74 acres

Gagaryah River Fire (#197) ~ 35,652 acres

Kiknik Fire (245) ~ 45,734 acres

Maka Creek Fire (#207) ~ 1 acre

Nushagak River Fire (#189) ~ 10 acres

Stony River Fire (#198) ~ 36,329 acres

Telaquana River Fire (#216) ~7,791 acres

Titnuk Creek Fire (#246) ~ 53,290 acres

Upper Talarik (#205) ~ 5,644 acres

Lime Complex fires under the Black Team management include #188, 189, 190, 193 197, 198, 205, 206, 207, 216, 228, 239, 240, 244, 245, 246, 247 and 273. As threats increase to values at risk, updates on suppression strategy and tactics will be provided.

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June 27, 2022, Daily Update, 9:30 am

The total complex size is 560,725 acres. There are over 249 total resources assigned to the various fires, including two Type 1 Hotshot crews, one Type 2 Initial Attack Hand crew, two fire modules, ten boats, four helicopters and various overhead.

Highlights: The strong winds over the weekend and continued hot and dry conditions increased fire activity across the planning area. Firefighters have been working hard to stay in front of any associated fire growth with their management actions. Temperatures will be cooler today and the increased cloud cover should help moderate that fire activity. Resources continue to perform reconnaissance missions to monitor any hot spots and assess the fuels between the fire and any values at risk. These values at risk have been prepped and crews continue to shore up and improve structure protection measures where appropriate. Most of the aerial resources have been assisting crews on the southwest corner of the Pike Creek (#239)/Koktuli River (#240) fires and along the Mulchatna River to keep that area cool and limit fire growth in and around the values at risk in that area. Community members are encouraged to be aware any fire activity in the area and not to interfere with fire operations.

The Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) remains in place for the area just over fires Pike Creek (#239)/Koktuli River (#240) and Upper Talarik (#205). We currently have a number of aircraft, including unmanned aircraft systems; air attack platform; helicopter operations; and fire bosses scooping water out of Lake Illiamna and dropping it on the fire. It is asked to please avoid the area if at all possible to provide a safe environment for firefighting aircraft and to reduce the potential for air-to-air collisions.

Weather: The fire area will receive a reprieve today from the heavy winds over the weekend, with gusts only reaching up to 10 mph. Temperatures will be cooler but vary between the eastern and western fires. The fires west of Lime Village will experience highs in the upper 50’s and low 60’s with showers expected. Temperatures east of Lime Village will be in the high 60’s and could reach the low 70’s with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Cooler weather and moisture are forecasted later this week.

Staffed Fires in the Complex

North Group consists of the South Lime Lake Fire (#190)/Swift River Fire (#228), Pike Creek (#239)/Koktuli River (#240), Door Mountain Fire (#244), Door Creek Fire (#273) and the Hook Creek Fire (#188)

The two rappelers crews continued shoring up and improving the protection measures in place around the values at risk in the Horseshoe Lake area yesterday and mopping up from the defensive firing around a cabin. One of the rappeler crews was pulled out and postured to react as necessary as fire activity dictates.

The defensive firing operations that were prepped a few days ago around Trout Lake were implemented and crews will continue to monitor that work and mop up as needed. This burning was done to remove fuels around the values at risk to keep the fire from progressing or limit intensity of progression.

Gannett Glacier Fire crew finalized the saw line and installing the pumps and hoses at the village. They will test those today to make sure they are complete and working properly. Crews are assessing additional resource needs for structure protection on values at risk on the north side of the river and will assist the North Point Protection Group with site preparations.

The Door Mountain and Door Creek fires remained active, and it appears they may merge at some point with potential to move towards the north/northwest.

Pike Creek (#239)/Koktuli River (#240) ~ 176,814 combined acres, Lighting start; point protection and structure protection are ongoing. The fire is 35 miles north of Iguigig.

Aerial resources continue to drop water on southwestern edge of the fire and along the Mulchatna River as the fire continues to be active. These aircraft are focused on keeping these areas cool to prevent any significant impact to values at risk along the Mulchatna River. The Unaweep Fire Module and a National Park Service Module are working opposite directions along the fire perimeter beginning in the southwest corner completing reconnaissance and looking for opportunities to prevent the fire from moving towards known values at risk in the area. Additional resources are monitoring for hot spots and postured and ready to act if needed.

An Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) drone module and helicopter remain assigned to these fires to monitor fire movement, and to act as necessary on identified known sites. 

Aghaluk Mountain (#206) ~116,309 acres, Lightning start, point protection and structure protection are ongoing. The fire remains 51 miles east of Aniak.

Resources continue to do reconnaissance of the values at risk surrounding the fire and assessments of the fuels south of the fire out in front of Door Mountain, Door Creek and Hook Creek fires. The assessments are done in preparation of future management actions that may be necessary if the fires continue to grow. Crews continue to shore up and improve the structure protection measures in place around the values at risk in the area.

Unstaffed Fires

Dummy Creek Fire (#247) ~ 178 acres

Cabin Creek Fire (#193) ~ 74 acres

Gagaryah River Fire (#197) ~ 35,652 acres

Kiknik Fire (245) ~ 45,734 acres

Maka Creek Fire (#207) ~ 1 acre

Nushagak River Fire (#189) ~ 10 acres

Stony River Fire (#198) ~ 36,329 acres

Telaquana River Fire (#216) ~7,791 acres

Titnuk Creek Fire (#246) ~ 53,290 acres

Upper Talarik (#205) ~ 4,302 acres

Lime Complex fires under the Black Team management include #188, 189, 190, 193 197, 198, 205, 206, 207, 216, 228, 239, 240, 244, 245, 246, 247 and 273. As threats increase to values at risk, updates on suppression strategy and tactics will be provided.

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June 26, 2022, Daily Update, 9:30 am

The total complex size is 542,800 acres. There are over 230 total resources assigned to the various fires, including two Type 1 Hotshot crews, one Type 2 Initial Attack Hand crew, two fire modules, ten boats, four helicopters and various overhead.

Highlights: Strong sustained winds from the south/southeast and high to extreme fuel indices increased fire activity yesterday and will continue today. Aviation assets were increased in preparation for the red flag conditions yesterday and were focused on keeping the fire perimeters cool to limit growth. Increased smoke reduced visibility which limited air resource support until around 3:00 p.m. yesterday. While there will be similar conditions today, it’s expected that visibility will improve earlier in the day allowing more time for air resources to support the crews on the ground. Structure protection measures continue to be deployed for values at risk in multiple impacts areas. Community members are encouraged to be aware any fire activity in the area and not to interfere with fire operations.

A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) was established yesterday for the area over fires Pike Creek (#239)/Koktuli River (#240) and Upper Talarik (#205).This TFR originally included Illiamna because aircraft are scooping water out of Lake Illiamna but was later reduced to encompass just the fire area, to be mindful that accessing Illiamna is very important to the region. It is asked to please avoid the area if at all possible to provide a safe environment for firefighting aircraft and to reduce the potential for air-to-air collisions. A significant number of aircraft, including fixed wing aerial observation platforms; general logistics aircraft; helicopters moving personnel; and supplies and dropping water, will be working all throughout southwest Alaska. With the expected increase in fire activity, aircraft presence will continue to increase.

Weather: The red flag warning issued yesterday came to fruition and fire activity increased. Winds are expected to be similar to yesterday, though speeds will start to increase earlier in the day with gusts to 25-30 mph. Today should be slightly cooler due to increased cloud cover, resulting in relative humidity staying above critical levels. There was a fair amount of drying and warm temperatures yesterday though, so the fires are expected to remain active. Fire activity and smoke are anticipated to continue throughout the day.

Staffed Fires in the Complex

North Group consists of the South Lime Lake Fire (#190)/Swift River Fire (#228), Pike Creek (#239)/Koktuli River (#240), Door Mountain Fire (#244), Door Creek Fire (#273) and the Hook Creek Fire (#188)

Another crew of rappelers were inserted in the Horseshoe Lake area yesterday preparing the values at risk by implementing defensive firing around a cabin. The defensive firing operations are prepped around Trout Lake but plans to hold off until weather dictates a need or the main fire advances toward the cabin sites.

Gannett Glacier Fire crew finalized the saw line and in process of completing the final preparations with contingency pumps and hoses at the village. Crews are assessing additional resource needs for structure protection on values at risk on the north side of the river and are in place and postured to protect the values at risk in and around the village of Lime.

The Door Mountain Fire has picked up in activity on the western side and the Door Creek Fire on the north side. It’s anticipated that these fires may merge at some point.

Pike Creek (#239)/Koktuli River (#240) ~ 161,983 combined acres, Lighting start; point protection and structure protection are ongoing. The fire is 35 miles north of Iguigig.

The fire was active on all sides yesterday and continued growth to the north is expected today. Aerial resources continue to drop water on southern edge of the fire and along the Mulchatna River which is a natural barrier along the western flank. A group of eight fire bosses (single engine air tankers on floats) arrived and were active yesterday. Keeping the western fire perimeter cool has been instrumental in keeping the fire from crossing the river. The Unaweep Fire Module has been shifted over to assist with this fire along with a National Park Service Module that arrived yesterday. With the increased personnel and air resources in place to support, fire managers are confident the Mulchatna River will continue to hold.

An Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) drone module and helicopter remain assigned to these fires to monitor fire movement, and to act as necessary on identified known sites. 

Aghaluk Mountain (#206) ~116,309 acres, Lightning start, point protection and structure protection are ongoing. The fire remains 51 miles east of Aniak.

A reconnaissance was completed of the Kuskokwim area and no noticeable fire activity was observed. The resources assigned to this fire were split and the Winema hotshots were pulled out to check on the Gagaryah River and Stony River Fires and assist the North Point Protection Group on structure protection to the northwest and southwest of the Stony River Fire perimeter.

Unstaffed Fires

Dummy Creek Fire (#247) ~ 178 acres

Cabin Creek Fire (#193) ~ 74 acres

Gagaryah River Fire (#197) ~ 35,017 acres

Kiknik Fire (245) ~ 45,734 acres

Maka Creek Fire (#207) ~ 1 acre

Nushagak River Fire (#189) ~ 10 acres

Stony River Fire (#198) ~ 36,051 acres

Telaquana River Fire (#216) ~7,791 acres

Titnuk Creek Fire (#246) ~ 53,290 acres

Upper Talarik (#205) ~ 3,780 acres

Lime Complex fires under the Black Team management include #188, 189, 190, 193 197, 198, 205, 206, 207, 216, 228, 239, 240, 244, 245, 246, 247 and 273. As threats increase to values at risk, updates on suppression strategy and tactics will be provided.

Public Information: Phone number: (907) 290-2699, Email 2022.limecomplex@firenet.gov Facebook: facebook.com/AK.Forestry/ Website: akfireinfo.com Twitter:@AKforestry