Alaskapox is hogging limelight after there has been first death case report in Alaska. Alaska health officials are aware of seven people infected with Alaskapox.
A rapid aerial assault by water-bombing aircraft has helped tame a small wildfire in the Rosie Creek area south of Fairbanks in check while firefighters on the ground mobilize to further contain the blaze. The Rosie Creek Fire (#174) was reported by a private pilot at approximately 1:35 p.m. Saturday. The fire is located about…