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#McKinleyFire Video Update: How MEA and fire personnel are coordinating to re-energize the powerlines. This is the "Break it Down" video series where we explain to you the public what's really going on and how the process works in plain terms. Featuring Greg Chamberland Operations Manager with Matanuska Electric Association.

10% Containment, 273 personnel and a decrease in overall acreage to 3,752 due to more sophisticated mapping. Firefighters continue direct attack as more crews continue to arrive.

The Parks Highway remains open, but motorists are warned to expect long delays and intermittent closures depending upon fire activity. As of 10:00 a.m. on 8/21/19, pilot cars are leading traffic between Mileposts 76 to 99. Alaska State Troopers and the Alaska National Guard are staffing traffic control points. Residents and visitors are not allowed in the evacuation area until damage assessment is completed and safety to the public is limited.

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