A few days of dry and sunny weather fostered conditions for several new Interior fires last week, while cool and rainy weather later in the week helped to moderate the blazes.
The Haystack Fire about 20 miles north of Fairbanks has grown to slightly over 900 acres and is 30% contained as of Saturday. Firefighters are continuing to secure the heel and western perimeter of the fire, which is still expanding slowly, according to an Alaska Division of Forestry statement.
The east side of the fire has presented the greatest challenge due to steep and rough terrain. However, cool and humid temperatures on Thursday and Saturday helped firefighters, who are now mopping up hot spots and expanding the containment line around the fire.
Another crew was flown in to help extinguish the Little Albert Creek Fire that started Wednesday near Central.