May 13 - 19 East End Road Fire, Homer, AK - Coldclimb

May 13 - 19 East End Road Fire, Homer, AK

A task force of engines from the Mat-Su area was assembled to head south and help fight the fire at Mile 17 East End Road in Homer. The day we were dispatched, the fire grew from 30 acres to over 700. It eventually died down at 1072 acres.

Our second night on the fire we camped in the school's field. A few unprepared members of the crew were forced to rig whatever shelters they could, and managed to survive the frosty night without too much discomfort.

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Our second night on the fire we camped in the school's field. A few unprepared members of the crew were forced to rig whatever shelters they could, and managed to survive the frosty night without too much discomfort.

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