McKinley Fire update: Containment: 70%
Fire officials say the McKinley Fire is:
- 70% contained
- Has grown to about 3,316 acres
- Around 560 personnel are working the fire
There is a community meeting on Wednesday at the Upper Susitna Senior Center at 6:30 p.m.
The Parks Highway remains open through the burned area with a speed limit of 45 mph.
On Monday of this week “Level 3- Go” evacuation levels were reduced, and residents were able to re-enter their properties. Current evacuation levels are:
-“Level 2 – Set” between milepost 81.5 and 92. This level means having your items ready and being prepared to leave within minutes of a notification to leave.
-“Level 1 – Ready” between mileposts 79 and 81.5. This level means having an evacuation kit, family emergency plan, and evacuation plan.
The Red Cross will be providing disaster relief kits at the Upper Susitna Senior Center Wednesday.
The kits contain items such as dust masks for the ash, brooms, and sifters to help residents who lost their homes when looking through the debris.
