Alaskan wildfire survivor Pete Petram describes the terrifying moments he and his wife Sandy spent as flames crossed Hidden Hills Road while evacuating the explosive 2019 McKinley Fire. "Sandy could feel the heat through the door as we drove through it. We left and didn't know if our place was going to make it or not." As Alaskans, we are all in this together. Homeowners spending the time to #firewise their properties, homes, businesses and cabins is critical. If you haven't already, take steps now. [ Ссылка ]
Get ready for the fire season and learn as much as you can from the full McKinley Fire story feature Pioneer Peak Interagency Hotshot Crew Superintendent Kris Baumgartner and Central Mat-Su Fire Department Battalion Chief Jake Boothby by clicking here: [ Ссылка ]
With the full support of Governor Mike Dunleavy, there is a significant increase in funding statewide to cut more fuel breaks such as the one in Caswell that played a part in saving Pete and Sandy's lives in 2019. We will be sharing more of the progress that private contractors and wildland fire crews are making to reduce hazard fuels and beetle kill in Alaska both on the road system and in remote communities.
It is critically important that every Alaskan whether on the road system, in an urban area, a subdivision or in a remote village or area be prepared to evacuate from fast moving wildfires in Alaska.
As a reminder, burn permits are required from April 1 through August 31. You can pick up a burn permit online at [ Ссылка ] or pick them up at your local forestry office and at many local fire departments.
Read more about protection areas, fire management plans and wildfire in Alaska here: [ Ссылка ]
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