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Lightning strikes started the Grapefruit Complex fires on 06/28/2024. The fires continue to burn 30 miles NE of Fairbanks on both sides of Highway 2. The fire is being periodically managed by BLM Alaska Fire Service. Smoke and flames are occasionally spotted within the fire perimeters. Fire managers anticipate that it will continue to burn until a season-ending precipitation event occurs in the region. As of July10, new updates will occur only as needed due to significantly decreased fire activity. For more information, please visit akfireinfo.com or contact the Alaska Interagency Fire Information Office at (907)356-5511.
| Current as of | Fri, 07/12/2024 - 14:39 |
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| Incident Time Zone | America/Anchorage |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | 30 miles NE of Fairbanks on both sides of Highway 2. |
| Incident Commander | BLM-Alaska Fire Service |
| Coordinates |
65° 23' 27'' Latitude
-148° 17' 44
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 86 |
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| Size | 89,011 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 90% |
| Estimated Containment Date | 10/30/24 |
| Fuels Involved | Brush (2 feet), Hardwood Litter, Timber (Litter and understory) Black spruce and tussock tundra are the primary carrier of the fire. The fire has also moved through surface fuels within mixed conifer/hardwood and hardwood stands. |
| Planned Actions |
Continue suppression repair. Continue to coordinate with other functions to assist with demobilization of the incident. Assess the effects of rain on future fire behavior and values at risk. Assist with transition to the type 4 organization.
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| Remarks |
Reduction in acreage due to more accurate mapping. AK CIMT3 will transfer command back to the home unit on 7/12 @ 1800. |