#CaswellLakesFire The approximately 3 acre Caswell Lakes Fire is being mopped up and gridded by the Gannett Glacier Fire Crew. There has been no fire spread since yestesay evening. Incident Commander Bryan Quimby reported this morning: “Transfer of command went smoothly yesterday from DOF Technician Chris Anderson to myself. The Gannett Glacier Type 2 Initial Attack crew constructed fireline and a hose lay around the entire fire perimeter to ensure a thorough mop up. No smoke has been showing this morning and the crew is pulling the hose lay and gridding the fire area for any remaining smokes and areas of heat. The response of the locals and volunteer fire departments yesterday is a testament to their skills and commitment to this community that has limited access. With the Red Flag warning today we ask all Alaskans to be extremely careful with all outdoor recreation and work.” Watch this and other initial attack footage on DOF’s YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/MwjAw-XEs5w
Yesterday afternoon local volunteer departments coordinated with Mat-Su Helitack crew and helicopter, DOF engine crews, Gannett Glacier Fire Crew and locals who offered important access information and other expertise.
Houston Fire Department (of Alaska)
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