Agencies monitoring wildfires in Alaska have downgraded the state to Preparedness Level 3 (PL3) as of Wednesday morning.Aug.

A Level 2 “Be Ready” evacuation notice has been issued for a fast-moving wildfire near Vinatieri Road, Landen Lane, Haley Mountain Road and Burnham Ridge Road.

The Shasta County Sheriff's office announced at 7:50 p.m. it lifted evacuation orders and warnings in communities near the fire — in place since 15 minutes after the fire's start. Deputies also ...