Deshka Landing Fire update: 70% Contained
Fire officials say about 70% of the Deshka Fire’s edge now has a completed fireline around the perimeter, meaning the fire is 70% contained.
The fire is burning about five miles southwest of Willow.
To date, 34 water pumps and nine miles of fire hose has been used on the Deshka Landing Fire
Wednesday, firefighters will be using the information gathered overnight to put out hot areas that may have the potential to spread the fire further. The fire-burned area remains extremely dry and the deep organic material in some areas continues to smolder. Fire crews will continue patrolling and monitoring the entire fire perimeter for the next few days.
Only two significant injuries have been reported on the fire to-date: a minor leg burn from stepping in an ash pit and a foreign object in the eye.
Fire officials say Tuesday three incidents of people violating the Federal Aviation Administration’s Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) has occurred. This is a very serious and dangerous situation that could affect the safety of the public and firefighters. The TFR is designated to prevent conflicts between fire aircraft operations and regular air travel. The TFR over the Deshka Landing Fire is in effect from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. every day.
There are no evacuation orders in effect at this time.
