Dry conditions persist on Kenai Peninsula as crews contain 15-acre wildfire near Homer

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The fire, which burned in grass and alder Wednesday, moved toward homes on Olia Court before firefighters brought it under control.

that fire danger right now is extreme. Nearly all the wildfires are considered human-caused, with several fires this week linked to escaped burn piles.The fire moved toward several homes on Olia Court Wednesday before it was contained, said Kale Casey, a state fire information officer.

Several helicopters dropped retardant on the fire, which was burning in grass and alder with leaf litter underneath. The fire was under control by Wednesday night, he said, and local crews kept watch on the area overnight.

 

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