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Cooper Landing man arrested after high-speed pursuit on Sterling Highway
The vehicle allegedly stopped in a parking lot, rammed three patrol vehicles in an attempt to flee.
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Rains help firefighting efforts
A low-pressure storm system arrived Friday and some areas of the fire received 1/4-inch of rain.
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Crews continue to battle Swan Lake Fire
As of Thursday morning, the fire measured 161,921 acres.
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Public lands around fire closed
The closures are due to concern for public health and safety related to the Swan Lake Fire.
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Changing wind patterns move smoke into western part of the peninsula
Smoke from the Swan Lake Fire is expected to move west as fire crews continue containment efforts
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Smoke prompts air quality advisory for peninsula
Dense smoke from the Swan Lake Fire moved into the western peninsula Wednesday
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Alaska Oil and Gas Association president predicts decades of increased oil production
By 2040 there could be rates of production as high as 1 million barrels a day in ANWR…
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Cooper Landing remains in “SET” status, Sterling Highway delays likely
The Swan Lake Fire has grown by about 8,000 acres since Monday
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Kenai shows love to local industries
The event is organized by the Economic Development District and the Alaska Oil and Gas Association.
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Cooper Landing briefed on evacuation plans as fire grows
Control points will be established at Mile 71 near Watson Lake and Mile 53 near Resurrection trail.
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Swan Lake Fire shows little growth on Thursday
The latest infrared mapping puts the fire at 142,542 acres.
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Fire officials address community concerns
The latest infrared mapping puts the fire at 142,542 acres.
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Swan Lake Fire prompts highway closure, burn ban
The closure is due to heavy smoke and poor visibility in the area
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Fire crews battle Swan Lake Fire after weekend of expansion
Crews are working to create new control lines and keep the fire away from the highway
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Sterling Highway to reopen at noon after weekend of extreme fire growth
The fire is currently 127,709 acres in size and grew about 25,000 acres over the weekend
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Traffic on Sterling Highway stopped due to Swan Lake Fire behavior
As of Monday evening the fire was 138,479 acres.