Firefighting Crews Respond to Wildfire Outside Soldotna

Firefighting crews respond to wildfire outside Soldotna

The 8-acre fire and two “spot fires” of less than one acre each are located near Mile 102 and 103 of the Sterling Highway. Read Story

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Firefighters responding to new fire south of Soldotna

7:30 PM The fire previously reported as Bruce Fire has been updated to Bruces Fire (#381). Air tankers dropped retardant to box in the fire, allowing crews to start securing the fire’s edge. A hose lay has been completed around the entirety of the perimeter. All aircraft have been released. The fire is currently 8 acres with two spot fires being reported at .6 and .7 acres. A dozer is being brought in tonight to help firefighters secure the peri…