Two helicopters draw water from a nearby lake as part of the fire attack efforts. NPS Photo/E. Miller“Cloudy skies and cooler temperatures are aiding firefighters and water-dropping aircraft…Helicopters are able to maneuver through the Nenana River corridor to draw water from a nearby lake to make numerous water drops on the fire. Additionally, single-engine water scoopers, known as Fire Boss airplanes, and large scoopers have worked the past several days to help the efforts on the ground. Firefighters continue working near the fire’s edge, using hoses to deliver water and cool down the fire.”
The full article can be found here: Containment of the Riley Fire near Denali National Park and Preserve increases – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (akfireinfo.com)