High wind hampers wildfire response south of Sutton

ANCHORAGE — Strong overnight winds hampered firefighters containing a wildfire north of Palmer.
The state Division of Forestry says the fire 12 miles north of Palmer and 5 miles south of Sutton is about 300 acres, or just less than one-half square mile.
Winds in the area Sunday night blew steadily at 25 to 30 mph and gusts reached 40 mph.
The fire just after 6 p.m. crossed a fire line. Helicopters with water buckets dropped water on the area. Managers shifted firefighters to keep the fire