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Firefighters continue burn operations on the McDonald FireSize: 41,892 acres Personnel: 76 Start Date: June 8, 2024 Cause: Lightning

McDonald Fire remains west of the Tanana RiverSize:  39,706 acresPersonnel:  73Start Date: June 8, 2024Cause:  Lightning

Firefighters maintain vigilant on McDonald FireSize:  38,117 acresPersonnel:  73Start Date: June 8, 2024Cause:  Lightning 

Gusty erratic winds increase fire behavior on McDonald FireSize:  35,618 acres Personnel:  73Start Date: June 8, 2024Cause:  Lightning

McDonald Fire resources shift to meet challenges from the increased fire behaviorSize:  30,591 acresPersonnel:  57Start Date: June 8, 2024Cause:  Lightning

Warmer, dryer weather predicted as work continues on the McDonald FireSize:  30,022 acres    Personnel:  57    Start Date: June 8, 2024    Cause:  Lightning

Forecasted warm weather will likely increase fire behavior, smoke on the McDonald FireSize: 32,726 acres Personnel: 54 Start Date: June 8, 2024 Cause: Lightning

Steady progress continues to protect cabins near the McDonald FireSize: 32,725.9 acres Personnel: 49 Start Date: June 8, 2024 Cause: Lightning

Cabin protection progresses as weather moderates near the McDonald FireSize:  32,725 acres (no change)Personnel: 49Start Date: June 8Cause:  Lightning

Wetting rains welcomed as progress made protecting cabins near the McDonald FireFAIRBANKS, Alaska – The McDonald Fire received wetting rains early Wednesday morning. Similar conditions are expected throughout the day with scattered to numerous showers accompanying isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Winds could become gusty and erratic around the thunderstorms along with a chance for frequent lightning and some small hail. Maximum temperature of 65 degrees and minimum humidity of 46% are expected today.