Crews Respond to Rabbit Fire Near Unalakleet as Winds Push Active Flames

Crews respond to Rabbit Fire near Unalakleet as winds push active flames

Fire crews are responding to the Rabbit Fire, burning 10 miles from Unalakleet. Strong winds have pushed flames through black spruce, prompting a Bible camp evacuation. No injuries reported.

Swift action halts spread of Rabbit Fire near Unalakleet

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Wildfire reported east of Unalakleet, smokejumpers responding - KNOM Radio Mission

A team of six smokejumpers responded to a fire about seven miles east of Unalakleet late Tuesday evening. The firefighters were joined in the air by two water scoopers, a helicopter and reconnaissance plane. The wildfire, now known as the Rabbit Fire #176, was first reported around 7:24 p.m. Crews from Unalakleet Volunteer Fire Department and aircraft standing by in Galena were among the first to respond to the fire. Bureau of Land Manag…