Fire managers urge caution heading into Memorial Day weekend

File photo of the Montana Creek East Fire in June 2015. (Courtesy of Baker River Hotshots)Alaskans will be headed outdoors to enjoy the Memorial Day weekend – the unofficial start of summer for many, but fire managers are reminding state residents that the risk of wildfire is extremely high and they are urging caution.
State Fire Information Officer Tim Mowry says even though some areas have received some rainfall and cooler weather, it’s been spotty.
“It doesn’t take lon