Snodgrass Fire On Denali Hwy Has Been Contained:

Snodgrass Fire Near Denali Highway Is Contained 

UPDATE: JULY 10TH:

The fire is 100% contained and all resources have been demobilized. The fire will continue to be monitored. 

Aerial view of the Snodgrass Fire when it was active. Photo Credit: Justin Stramer-Smith, DOF Helicopter Manager

JULY 7TH:

Copper River Forestry was notified late Tuesday evening ( July 5th of a wildfire burning near mile 80 of the Denali Highway. The Snodgrass Fire #486 is estimated at 120 acres, with 80% containment.

12 Smokejumpers, a Wildland Fire Module from Farmington, New Mexico, an engine, and firefighting aircraft are working to finish containment on the Snodgrass Fire. Smoke is visible from the Denali Highway.

Smokejumpers Have Fire 80% Contained Just South Of Susitna River Bridge

Alaska Interagency Coordination Center Wildland Fire

JULY 7TH:

Snodgrass Fire - 486 Started On July 5th

The fire grew to 91 acres. It is 80% contained. The smokejumpers, C-62, H-6094E, and the New Mexico Farmington Module will continue with containment next shift.