Lightning detection data comes from the Alaska Lightning Detection Network. Above is a quick video showing their process once getting the call. Photo: PIO Jacob WelshĪ load of smokejumpers positioned in Palmer today were ordered to fire #186. These daily flights help find new wildfires while also monitoring existing wildfires in remote area. ![]() Photo: PIO Jacob Welsh The Aero Commander serves as the AK DOF fire detection aircraft. Photo: PIO Jacob Welsh Several aircraft were positioned at the Palmer Airport today including one Smokejumper Aircraft and three helicopters. Their gear is “racked” on the ground around the plane for a quick suit up if the jumpers are called upon to fly to a fire. This Casa 212 was positioned at the Palmer Airport with eight Smokejumpers from Alaska and Boise. ![]() The DOF helicopters visible in the background are also here for initial attack, water drops and logistical support. These resources increase the number of available firefighters that are poised to respond to any new fire start.Īs seen in the first photo, a smokejumper airplane (Casa 212) with eight smokejumpers was temporarily positioned at the Palmer Airport today. In anticipation of lightning, the Alaska Department of Forestry prepositions additional resources in areas that are forecasted to receive lightning. To access lightning maps on the Alaska Interagency Coordination Center website, click on the following link: and select the Wildland Fire Dashboard. ![]() Some of these ignited wildfires that have been detected and staffed by firefighters. Thunderstorms moved across south-central and southwest Alaska yesterday and today with 1,754 strikes Saturday June 4th, and 3,009 strikes Sunday June 5th. Nearly 5000 Lightning Strikes Statewide this Weekendīy Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 6, 2022 Home › AK Fire Info › Nearly 5000 Lightning Strikes Statewide this Weekend
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