Akawana Fire update…Today firefighters continued mop up
activities within the fire perimeter, working to extinguish flames and smoke
within 500’ of the fireline. Most of the work is complete, however smoke
may be visible from smoldering stumps or burning material well in the interior
of the fire perimeter. Crews also worked hard today to remove the
remaining fire hose from the fire line. Mop-up will continue
tomorrow. The fire is now 90% contained with 2,094 acres burned.
activities within the fire perimeter, working to extinguish flames and smoke
within 500’ of the fireline. Most of the work is complete, however smoke
may be visible from smoldering stumps or burning material well in the interior
of the fire perimeter. Crews also worked hard today to remove the
remaining fire hose from the fire line. Mop-up will continue
tomorrow. The fire is now 90% contained with 2,094 acres burned.