"Little Tutka"

Every summer, Homer and the surrounding area is inundated by a transient population that’s come to work for eco-friendly businesses.

In many rural areas, communities rely on a mail boat to deliver the mail. It’s the kind of job that attracts a special type of person who’s willing to make the voyage.

The fire started Sunday evening in Little Jakolof Bay, about 7 miles southwest of Homer on the south side of Kachemak Bay.