Researchers and city officials work to inform Hillside communities of wildfire risks

Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage

May 17, 2024

Wildfire season is starting in Anchorage, and residents of the Hillside neighborhood are well aware. Experts say it’s not a matter of if but when a large blaze impacts the neighborhood. Alaska Public Media’s Wesley Early has more on how locals are preparing.

Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage

Wesley Early covers Anchorage life and city politics for Alaska Public Media. Reach him at wearly@alaskapublic.org and follow him on X at @wesley_early. Read more about Wesley here.

Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage

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