Disaster declaration for wildfire-affected parts of south central Alaska
8/26/2019 6:29:15 PM
CATEGORIES:
Fire
Relief, Response & Restrictions
AFFECTED AREAS:
Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK
Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK
Start Date: 8/23/2019
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Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy issued a disaster declaration for the Matanuska-Susitna Borough and Kenai Peninsula Borough, due to the wildfires that have consumed roughly 83 structures and damaged public facilities, communications and utility lines. The McKinley, Deshka Landing and Swan Lake wildfires caused the evacuations of about 400 people and disrupted travel along the Sterling and Parks highways and the Alaska Railroad. Drought, exceedingly dry fuels, strong winds and low humidity have hindered firefighting efforts.
KTVA-TV CBS 11 Anchorage (Alaska), Aug. 23, 2019
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