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Evacuation levels downgraded for most areas affected by Bear Creek Fire

By 2025.bearcreekfire on June 30, 2025

Bear Creek Fire (#237): 27,943 acres
Saint George Creek Fire (#246): 22,343 acres
285 personnel

Dry weather and seasonable temperatures will continue today across the Bear Creek Fire and Saint George Creek Fire. As the week progresses, temperatures will become warmer than average with the potential for scattered thunderstorms.

Evacuation status was downgraded in most areas. In coordination with fire managers, the Denali Borough downgraded evacuation status for most areas around the Bear Creek Fire. The fire area and the Parks Highway between mileposts 260-276 remain in GO status, all other areas are in SET or READY. For the most accurate information and evacuation status maps visit the Denali Borough website or Facebook page. You may also call or text the Denali Borough Fire Info line between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. at 907-378-7985.

Two firefighters crouch near burnt ground to check for heat. — Firefighters check for heat in the black of the Bear Creek Fire on June 29, 2025. Even if smoke is not visible, there could be active fire in the duff, resulting in ash pits and hazard trees. Ethan Myers / AKCIMT

Bear Creek Fire. With structure protection complete in multiple areas, including Magpie Drive and Native allotments, a hotshot crew was inserted onto the northern edge of the fire to go direct on the active fireline. Crews continue to mop up along Bear Creek, Washington Creek, and June Creek and the slop-over on the east side of the Parks Highway. “Slop-over” is a fire edge that crosses a control line or natural barrier intended to contain the fire, such as the highway.

Saint George Creek Fire. In the Gold King Creek area, the crew continues structure protection and mop up. Crews continue to work in the northeast corner toward the Wood River to secure structures.

Location and extent of the Bear Creek Fire and Saint George Creek Fire as of June 30, 2025. — On June 30, 2025, the Bear Creek Fire is 27,943 acres and the Saint George Creek Fire is 22,343 acres. There are 285 personnel responding. View PDF version of the map.

Pilot cars expected through at least Monday, June 30. Even though fire activity has decreased, there is still fire danger and heavy equipment working along the highway. Please drive slowly behind pilot cars for firefighter and public safety. Pilot cars are expected to continue at least through June 30, 2025. Motorists should expect delays lasting 30-45 minutes. Check road conditions on the Alaska Department of Transportation website.

If you fly, we can’t! A temporary flight restriction (TFR; FDC 5/8646) is in place for the fire area to protect firefighter safety. Drones are prohibited in this area; any use of drones will ground aircraft and may endanger firefighters.

More information: Follow Alaska Wildland Fire Information, Inciweb, and updates on social media. For information about the Bear Creek Fire and Saint George Creek Fire, call 907-318-2018 or email 2025.bearcreek@firenet.gov.

Download a PDF copy of the June 30, 2025 daily update here.