ANCHOR POINT, Alaska — Friday June 15, Alaska State Forestry received a call from the Anchor Point Fire Chief of a 2-acre fire in Anchor Point off of North Fork Road. Forestry dispatched 2 initial attack engines from Homer, 1 initial attack engine from Soldotna and Heli-tac.

Anchor Point VFD responded with a brush truck, pumper, tanker and medic unit. Homer VFD responded with a water tanker.  

The incident commander ordered a retardant drop and a spotter aircraft from Palmer. In addition to the local helicopter, one light duty helo from Homer and Mat-su's medium duty Heli-tac ship and crew were requested.  

Fire size increased to 10 acres and then 12 acres. Firefighters established a saw line and a hose lay around the fire perimeter, with structure protection in place around three residences and some campers at the head of the fire.  

The Gannett Glacier hand crew was dispatched to the fire. The crew and initial attack squad will remain on the fire for approximately 3-4 days, dousing hotspots and clearing burned timber.