US Edition
News about McGrath
Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about McGrath, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 4stories have been published about McGrath which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.
Local News Publishers
Suggest a source
Looking for a source we don't already have? Suggest one here.Top McGrath News
McGrath · McGrath8:30 PM Update: The Wabash Creek Fire is has now grown to an estimated at 53.7 acres, firefighters remain on the ground, focusing suppression efforts on the north side to prevent spread into dense black spruce. A helicopter is continuing bucket operations to support ground crews, targeting hotspots on this full suppression fire. No other concerns were reported during the most recent aerial assessment. Click on image for a downloadable map 5:0…Read Article
Firefighters Respond to New 15-Acre Fire Near McGrath
McGrath · McGrathFire managers are monitoring several new starts across Southwest Alaska, sparked under dry, warm conditions and a recent round of thunderstorm. Here’s a quick look at recent wildfire activity in the region: Click on image for a downloadable version Ganes Creek Fire (#151) Located approximately 30 miles east of McGrath, this four-acre fire was reported by a local resident and was burning in black spruce and hardwood. Helitack firefighters were …Read Article
Several New Fires Spark in Southwest Alaska Following Thunderstorms
McGrath · McGrathThe Oskawalik Fire (#122) is now 1,779 acres and 15% contained, due to the efforts of 91 personnel working along the perimeter. Suppression operations continue to focus on limiting spread to the north and west, with aircraft and ground crews coordinating closely. On the north side of the fire, the BLM Alaska Fire Service (BLM AFS) Chena Interagency Hotshots and Division of Forestry & Fire Protection’s (DOF) Gannett Glacier Type 2 Initial Attack…Read Article
Suppression Efforts Continue as Oskawalik Fire Reaches 1,779 Acres
Letter: Fix the AM Stations That Exist Instead of Adding More
You've scrolled to the bottom of the feed, there are no more stories.
