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The Bear Creek Fire and the Saint George Creek Fire wake up during Red Flag Conditions

By 2025.bearcreekfire on July 6, 2025

Bear Creek Fire (#237): 30,069 acres
Saint George Creek Fire (#246): 38,946 acres
326 personnel

The Bear Creek Fire and the Saint George Creek Fire experienced significant fire activity yesterday during Red Flag Warning conditions. Today, persistent winds from the south are expected in the morning that will decrease by the afternoon, with the potential for isolated showers and thunderstorms.

Saint George Creek Fire. The Vista Grande Hotshots completed tactical burning operations for structure protection on the northeast edge of the Saint George Creek Fire. The control line on the west side of the fire was also reinforced where conditions were safe for firefighters to work.

Three firefighters stand in the foreground as trees torch on the left, with green trees on the right. — Group torching flames in Division MM on the Saint George Fire. Photo taken on July 5,2025. *Richard Valentine, DOF Fire Medic*

Bear Creek Fire. Fire activity increased on the southeast and west flanks of the Bear Creek Fire. The expansion of the fire to the west doesn’t threaten any structures and will run out of fuel as it approaches previously burned areas. A direct control line was successfully completed on the north end of the fire, which crews will continue to strengthen over the next few days. Crews completed gridding 100 feet into the burned area on the slop over and that area now shows containment line. Structure protection in the Bear Creek and June Creek areas is complete and firefighters are monitoring and patrolling those areas.

This map shows the extent and range of the Bear Creek Fire as of July 6, 2025. — The Bear Creek Fire is 30,069 acres and the Saint George Creek Fire is 38,946 acres on July 5, 2025. There are 326 personnel responding. View printable PDF of map

Team transition. The Northern Rockies Team 8, a Type 3 incident management team will take control of the Bear Creek Fire and the Saint George Creek Fire on Monday, July 7. They will be in-briefed and will shadow the current team, the Alaska Complex Incident Management Team 1, on July 5 and 6.

Evacuation status. The Level 3 GO evacuation area for the Saint George Creek Fire was expanded on July 3. In coordination with fire managers, the Denali Borough downgraded evacuation status for the Bear Creek Fire area. 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. 

State of Alaska Individual Assistance Program. Designed to help individuals and families recover from damage to their primary residence and other essential property including Individual and Family Grants (IFG) and Temporary Housing Grants (THG). The registration period is from June 27 – August 27, 2025. Register at: https://ready.alaska.gov/Recovery/IA or call: 844-445-7131.

Traffic safety on the Parks Highway is requested for firefighter and public safety. Be aware of heavy equipment working along the highway. Please drive slowly for firefighter and public safety. Expect delays of approximately 30 minutes with pilot car escorts. Check road conditions on the Alaska Department of Transportation website.

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.

View a printable PDF of the Daily Update for July 6, 2025