Lightning sparks new wildfires in hot, dry Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Lightning sparked nearly a dozen new wildfires in Alaska as firefighters struggled Wednesday to keep up with two major fires threatening rural highway communities.
After clearing U.S. Customs and having their tanks steamed for invasive species, they'll head to fires, Mowry said.
Firefighters worked to protect structures and keep the fire from jumping the Kenai River to homes on its south side.
The new fire burned 150 acres of mountain hemlock and spruce in steep terrain, and was threatening some homes along a highway.