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Evansville -- ref #383, A691
GATES OF THE ARCTIC NATIONAL PARK & PRESERVE, AK
Wildland Fire
Started on or about
07/06/2004
Status as of
10/22/2004
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Estimated Containment Date
12/01/2004
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Updates on Fire
Despite early winter like conditions, updated mapping indicates an increase of 5,600 acres. The fire will continue to be monitored.
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Overview
Fire started outside of Evansville, AK and experienced extreme fire behavior and rapid growth. The fire burned into Gates of the Arctic Park and Preserve on July 12. Fire is burning in a Critical Management Option.
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Vegetation Affected
Black spruce/boreal mixed woods
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Additional Information
Visit the Incident Website
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Contact Information
Marsha Henderson
Phone Number: (907) 455-0650
marsha_henderson@nps.gov
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