Himalaya Road Fire has already burned greater than 1,800 acres. Authorities have issued a Level 3 “GO” evacuation discover for the Hayes Creek neighborhood.
Himalaya Road Fire is burning in Alaska. (Facebook/ Alaska DNR)
In a Sunday night replace, the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection said: “Increased hearth exercise on the Himalaya Road Fire has challenged dozer strains alongside the japanese edge and wind pushed situations have led the Fairbanks North Star Borough to improve evacuation ranges within the hearth space.”
“Firefighters are working to ascertain contingency strains alongside the Elliott Highway. Law Enforcement has been working with the Borough to make sure secure and environment friendly evacuations. Firefighters are coordinating with Alaska DOT to facilitate secure journey by way of the realm as quickly as potential. Due to fireplace exercise, the Elliot freeway is closed quickly from roughly Haystack Dr to Milepost 20.”
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Current Evacuation Levels for the Himalaya Road Fire
Level 3 – “GO!” (Evacuate Immediately):
Mandatory evacuation orders are in impact for the next areas:
All roads on Haystack Mountain
Poker Flat Watershed
Himalaya space
Hayes Creek neighborhood
Level 2 – “SET” (Be Prepared to Evacuate):
Residents in these areas ought to be able to evacuate at a second’s discover:
Old Chatanika
“At Your Own Risk” space
Elliott Highway from Milepost 17 to 31
Level 1 – “READY” (Prepare for Possible Evacuation):
Remain alert and ready within the following areas:
Northeast of Steese Highway from Milepost 30 to 45
Poker Flat Facility
Olnes
