Alaska State Troopers revealed on Tuesday that human remains were found in the rubble of the November 15th fire that broke out at mile 2.1 of Port St. Nicholas Road in Craig. Troopers were made aware just after midnight on Saturday, November 16th and responded to the scene along with members of the Craig Volunteer […]
Click on images to view high-resolution versions. JUNEAU, Alaska — Three mariners are safe after being rescued, Friday, from a burning boat approximately two miles north of Ketchikan Airport. A 45-foot Response-Boat Medium crew from Coast Guard Station Ketchikan and the crew of Ketchikan Fire Department vessel Harry Newell arrived on scene at 4:57 p.m., Friday, and found […]
KENEQ – FIRE KENEQ KUARNARPET. – WE CAN BUILD A FIRE. Large fires set in stone-lined hearths once warmed Alutiiq households. Alutiiq people lit these fires with wooden fire starters. These three-piece implements had a flat wooden platform (hearth) and a long shaft (spindle) that was rotated rapidly against the platform with a small bow. […]
Due to the recent rain and cooler temperatures, the burn ban within the Municipality of Anchorage has been lifted. Outdoor recreational fires are allowed. This includes barbeque grills, portable outdoor fireplaces, recreational, ceremonial and open cooking fires. See the attachment for specific information on allowable types of fires within the Municipality of Anchorage. Prior to […]