Update: At the end of the work shift Sunday night the fire was reported to be a total of six acres and yet to be contained. Smokejumpers were to remain at the fire Sunday night and continue suppression efforts on Monday. The fire is considered a high priority due to the proximity of cabins in the area.
The fire is believed to have been caused by lightening.
A wildland fire has been reported between Healy Lake and Moose Lake across the Tanana River from Cummings Road. A forestry helicopter confirmed the fire size and location of the fire at about 5:15 p.m. today.
Initial size up was the fire is approximately one-quarter acre in size and located in black spruce and tundra with light wind. The perimeter of the fire was 70 percent active. Water scoopers and smoke jumpers have been ordered and are enroute to the fire.
Multiple cabins are located within a mile of the fire but are not threatened at this time. Forestry will be attempting to bring the fire under control this evening.
The cause of the fire is unknown.
