Clear Fire keeps evacuation notices in effect for Anderson
Updated: Jun. 28, 2022 at 9:03 PM AKDT
The Clear Fire, currently burning at 9,555 acres and 7% contained as of Tuesday afternoon, has crept to 8.5 miles west of Anderson. An update provided by fire officials with the Alaska Interagency Coordination Center said winds have shifted the fire to a southeast direction, putting it towards the Kobe Ag, Anderson and Quote Subdivision areas.
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