First encampment fire of 2024 sparks concern for Anchorage’s homeless during winter

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Anchorage’s cold weather did not relent on New Year’s Day, and neither did some homeless individuals’ attempts to stay warm in sub-freezing conditions. On Monday, that took the form of a large bonfire on the outskirts of Cuddy Park, which quickly got the attention of the Anchorage Fire Department. According to AFD Assistant Chief Alex Boyd, the fire department responded to the tall flames just after 3 p.m. on Monday. AFD initially dispatched four units to the scene but after the first unit arrived at the...