Friday Update: 67,000 acres

Hot shot crews are working on structure protection around the Pollard Loop area, and the Duck Scooper planes are continuing to drop water on the advancing edge.  Winds are changing erratically.  Homer Electric is preparing to shut down the transmission line and reroute power.  Soldotna area residents may temporarily lose power.  The Forestry department is looking for people with clean driving records and pickup trucks.  Call Darren 250-6508. The last update at 9:00PM didn't have a new acreage count.