15-05-2016 04:27 via alaskapublic.org

Fire Department Responds to Anchorage Brush Fire

6:57 pm-
Just before 7 pm this evening, Anchorage Fire Department Deputy Chief Jodie Hettrick said by phone, that the south side brush fire was knocked down and contained. Hettrick said the Pioneer Peak hotshot crew came in from Palmer to assist.
“I think we have it contained, just mopping up and making sure all hotspots are extinguished.” Hettrick said.
earlier story-
6:24 pm
The Anchorage Fire Department is working to contain a five to seven acre brush fire west of Elmore road
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