Bear Creek Fire (#237): 28,270 acres
Saint George Creek Fire (#246): 22,343 acres
286 personnel
Dry weather, warmer temperatures, and some mild wind gusts are expected today across the Bear Creek Fire and Saint George Creek Fire. Temperatures will be warmer than average as the week progresses and isolated thunderstorms are likely. A fire weather warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for Wednesday, July 2 for Interior Alaska including the Northern Denali Borough.
Bear Creek Fire. Two new crews arrive today. One will join the two hotshot crews going direct on the northern edge of the fire. The other will join the firefighters working the slop-over on the east side of the Parks Highway, supported by aircraft. Personnel assessed conditions on the southeastern corner of the fire. Fire managers are monitoring heat in the area and using air support until resources can be put on the ground.
As people prepare to return to their homes, please be aware that crews may be working in the area with heavy equipment. Watch for hazards such as ash pits, charred or weakened trees, smoldering debris, and live embers. Avoid damaged or fallen power lines, poles, and downed wires.
Ethan Myers / AKCIMT
Saint George Creek Fire. In the Gold King Creek area, firefighters continues structure protection and mop up. Structure protection has been completed in the northeast corner toward the Wood River.
Traffic safety on the Parks Highway is requested for firefighter and public safety. Even though fire activity has decreased, there is still fire danger and heavy equipment working along the highway. Please drive slowly for firefighter and public safety. Pilot cars and/or flaggers with 30-45 minute delays should be expected. Check road conditions on the Alaska Department of Transportation website.
Evacuation status was downgraded in most areas on Sunday, June 29. In coordination with fire managers, the Denali Borough downgraded evacuation status for most areas. 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.
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 July 1, 2025 daily update here.
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