The planes are headed to the Fairbanks area to fight fires. They were supposed to leave on Sunday but were weathered in for an extra day.
Weather
Rain in Interior Alaska has not been nearly enough to stop wildfires, officials say
Over 2.6 million acres have burned so far this season, and there are more than 250 active fires across the state.
Officials still assessing damage after Interior Alaska fire runs through subdivision
The fire made a run in the Kobe Road area on Wednesday, prompting officials to urge any residents remaining to “leave now.”
Supplies a ‘near total loss’ after wildfire burns Pebble Mine camp
Equipment for exploration was stored at the camp.
Southwest Alaska wildfire sweeps through Pebble Mine site
No one was at the site when the fire burned through the area.
Alaska’s dry summer could mean more mosquitoes next year, entomologist says
UAF entomologist Derek Sikes says drought can actually help mosquitoes by killing off their competitors.