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Firefighters and UAS Work Together to Make Progress on #UncleSamCreekFire

BY ALASKA DIVISION OF FORESTRY & FIRE PROTECTION on AUGUST 4, 2025

“…Firefighters continue to make progress on the Uncle Sam Creek Fire. The White Mountain crew is actively engaged on the northern edge, extending to the northwest corner of the fire. A dedicated squad is focused on containing the northern part of the fire and has improved a nearby helicopter spot, which is essential for receiving supplies and for any need for evacuation access…

“…#MonteCristoCreekFire: Reconnaissance flights for the Monte Cristo Creek Fire included the insertion of a UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) drone, conducted infrared (IR) mapping to pinpoint heat areas not visible from the ground or air, providing critical data for strategic planning. The UAS observed heat and smoke primarily concentrated along the northern edge of the fire, which is being actively monitored…”

https://akfireinfo.com/2025/08/04/firefighters-and-uas-work-together-to-make-progress-on-uncle-sam-creek-fire/

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White Mountain T2IA Crew continues work on the #UncleSamCreekFire, as a Temporary Flight Restrictions are put in place.

BY ALASKA DIVISION OF FORESTRY & FIRE PROTECTION on AUGUST 2, 2025

“…Helitack crew member working on sling loading equipment from the staging area to be flown out to the Uncle Sam Creek Fire (#376). PC: Dane Smigleski/DOF. There is a new Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) over the 8,773-acre #MonteCristoCreekFire (#319), in addition to the TFR already in place for the Uncle Sam Creek Fire. These TFRs are crucial for ensuring the safety of all aircraft and personnel working on the fires. Continuous helicopter activity south of Birch Lake and along the Salcha River corridor can be expected as crew shuttles and equipment are flown out to these fires…”

https://akfireinfo.com/2025/08/02/white-mountain-t2ia-crew-continues-work-on-the-uncle-sam-creek-fire-as-a-temporary-flight-restrictions-are-put-in-place/