Tankers being filled with retardant in Palmer before heading to the Vanderpool Fire in McGrath. Photo credit: Rita Henderson/DFFP 8:30 PM – The Vanderpool Fire (#256) is currently 10 acres. Two tankers out of Palmer successfully established a retardant line around approximately 75% of the fire. The remaining 25% is located in a marshy area where fire spread is expected to be minimal. Additional ground resources will be assigned as they become av…
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