The fire also comes as the state of Alaska enters its second highest level of fire preparedness, based on the high number of wildfires burning statewide and the possibility for more.
The latest update put the Swan Lake fire’s size at 23,530 acres.
“Smoke concentrations will be such that they could impact public health at times, according to an advisory issued by the state Division of Air Quality.
It’s not dangerous at this point to drive on the Sterling Highway, though smoke may reduce visibility.
The Alaska Division of Forestry is warning Alaskans in the Southcentral region of the state about high fire danger.
Wet weather has brought much-needed relief to the ongoing effort to control the McHugh Creek fire in southeast Anchorage. Listen now
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