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Because of the bean complex, its remote location and travel time to the fire, it takes two to three days of travel planning to get the crew out. As work is completed and assignments are completed, the number of people assigned to the fire will gradually decrease. On Wednesday, two 20-man firefighters packed up field camps and were transported by boat and helicopter to Manley Hot Springs, the first step toward leaving their 21-day assignment at the Bean Complex. Following an overnight stay at Manley Hot Springs Camp, they will drive to Fairbanks to close out their time at the campfire, find food and lodging, and fly home the next day. Firefighters are generally committed to firefighting for 14 or 21 days, then travel home and take days off before they’re ready to go again.
Scattered rain moved across the region on Wednesday, but no measurable amounts were recorded in the fire area over the past 24 hours. At night, with the help of high moisture recovery and cool air temperature, fire activity is low. The weather is expected to be favorable for helicopter and motorboat use on the fire over the next three days. A warm and dry trend is forecast for the area before another chance of rain moves in on Sunday.
The seven fires involved a total of 196,786 hectares and 164 people. Firefighters camped remotely near the larger fires as they worked to retrieve extinguishing equipment and supplies.
of Tanana River Fire (#310); It is 14 miles southeast of Manly Hot Springs and north of the Tana River. Firefighters are preparing to remove fire equipment from several locations. The fire is 25,063 acres in size.
of Bitshitney’s Fire (#312); It is 23 miles southwest of Manley Hot Springs and 23 miles south of the Tana River. It is understaffed and under surveillance. The fire is 70,970 acres in size.
of Fire of Chitinana (#315); It is 100,233 acres south of the Tanana River, 21 miles southeast of Tanana and 20 miles southwest of Manley Hot Springs. Crews are working to remove equipment from various locations on the fire.
of Hutlinana Fire (#327); It is located 10 miles east of Manley Hot Springs on the north side of the Tanana River and is 407 acres. It is understaffed and under surveillance.
of Rock Fire (#557), It is located 6 miles north of Eureka and is 1 acre. It is understaffed and under surveillance.
of Elephant Fire (#561); It is located 6 miles northeast of Eureka and is 110 acres. It is understaffed and under surveillance.
of Cosna Bluff Fire (#564); It is located 19 miles southwest of Manley Hot Springs and is 2 acres. It is understaffed and under surveillance.
For more information, email Bean Complex Information: 2022.bean@firenet.gov; or 907-921-2454
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