Dry conditions spark Wasilla wildfire

A grass fire near Wasilla was reported by a pilot about 3 Wednesday afternoon. The fire has burned into the trees and is covering about 7 acres, according to state fire information officer Norm McDonald:
“Right now we have a fairly good response to there with cooperators the Mat – Su Borough, and division of forestry is our heli-tac crew and air tanker, two engines and a hand crew enroute. If we get those folks on there and utilize their resources, we are hoping to catch it before it