Various reports have called this the "Crow Village" fire, however the Fire Service has tagged it the "Winter Trail" fire. At this time, Crow Village itself is not in danger, and the fire is being actively fought with 55 personnel and several aircraft. Here is the latest report from the fire service:
Lat: 61:35:33
Lon: 159:50:26
# 282 CALIS
Personnel: 55
The fire was reported 10 miles West of Aniak at 1550 by helicopter 500EH while flying near Aniak staging. The fire was in Full protection and activity was reported as running, group torching, and short range spotting in tundra, black spruce, and mixed hardwoods. The fire was on the North side of the Kuskokwim River, moving in a NW direction away from the river, fueled by high SE winds gusting to 24mph, which hampered control efforts. Resources mobilized included; Tankers 52, 55, and 267, Helicopters 230, 675, and 500EH, Jump 12 and 17, Air attack 909AK and lead A1. Pioneer Peak IHC and Chena IHC were moved to the fire from fire 255. Fire personnel are working to secure an anchor point and assessing property and values in the area. Actions planned for 6/18 will be to work the flank and secure the perimeter with assistance from air support. Crews are making good progress around the flanks at the time of this report. Fire was started from an escaped cooking fire.
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