Intense Wild Fire Burns On for 5 days -16,465 acres
INTERIOR OF ALASKA – Firefighters are, and have been tackling several fires burning in Alaska right now! The largest of the fires is the Mooseheart fire – the fire began on Wednesday, May 23, 2007 and officials estimate that the size of the fire is more than 16,465 acres- fire Managers report that the fire was still burning intensely, in some areas, on Monday afternoon.
The Mooseheart fire is located about 25 miles southwest of Manley Hot Springs and is said to have been ignited by Lightning.
At least 75 fire fighting personnel are working to control the fire and there are seven Smoke jumpers also on site, mopping up around structures where a successful burnout was conducted over the weekend.
Red Flag Warnings for high winds from the southwest could hamper visibility and precautions to residents who live near Manley Hot Springs, that also have respiratory problems, have been issued, due to the smoke."
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