- Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,501acres
- Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 20,214 acres
- Personnel: 481
Evacuation Information
Evacuation levels were updated on Thursday, July 10th, by the Fairbanks North Star Borough and the Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
🔴 Level 3 “GO!”:
- Parks Highway corridor MP 316.5–338, as well as MP 338–341 south of the highway. This includes all residences within at least a one-mile radius of the highway.
- West of the Fairbanks North Star Borough boundary: From the borough’s western edge, 4.5 miles west; from Sled Road north for 7 miles beyond the Alaska Railroad. This includes Standard Creek Road and nearby timber harvest access areas.
🟡 Level 2 “SET”:
- Outside the Borough – Parks Highway MP 309-316.5, extending west of the highway to include homes along Little Goldstream Road, agricultural areas, and the Alaska Railroad. Extending east of the highway to include homes and agricultural areas north of Little Goldstream Creek.
- Inside the Borough- The Standard Cache area is in level 2 ‘SET’, including Standard Road and Spencer Spur.
🟢 Level 1 “READY”:
- Outside the Borough – Parks Highway MP 305-309 is in Level 1 ‘READY’.
- Inside the Borough – MP 338 to 351 north of the Parks Highway, as well as the Old Nenana Highway, Standard Creek, Old Ridge Trail, and Equinox Trail encompassing Cache Creek Road are also in Level 1 ‘READY’.
Evacuation shelters in both Nenana and Fairbanks have closed. Shelter options for both humans and animals will be provided again if they are needed due to evacuations or fire behavior. Call Fairbanks North Star Borough at 907-459-1308 for additional information.
Fire Weather: Temperatures will continue to climb through the weekend, with highs in the mid-70s on Friday and Saturday, possibly reaching around 80 degrees on Sunday. Light winds and warming conditions will further dry out fine fuels such as grass, needles, and leaf litter. Showers and isolated lightning are possible early next week, bringing the potential for new fire starts and increased fire activity.
Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): Along the Parks Highway, the White Moutain Type 2 Initial Attack Crew worked to secure the fire edge and remove fire-weakened trees to reduce hazards along the road and prevent additional travel delays. The Mad River Hotshots focused on clearing hazardous trees along the railroad right-of-way and checking for hot spots near Two Mile Lake. Crews were transported north of the fire using high-rail trucks along the railroad tracks to scout potential access routes for direct engagement. On the eastern flank, firefighters hiked in to establish a helicopter landing zone where they can sling supplies in and out to support suppression operations in remote areas.
Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): To expedite fire mitigation efforts along the Parks Highway, a surge force was deployed, including two type 2 initial attack crews, two hotshot crews, and several engines on loan from the Himalaya Road and Bear Creek fires, as well as the Division of Forestry & Fire Protection. These additional resources helped secure fire edges and remove fire-weakened trees, reducing delays along the highway. The Midnight Sun Interagency Hotshot Crew is actively working along the eastern edge of the fire, constructing handline and installing hose lays. This is a multiple-day effort. Crews are hauling pumps and equipment by foot from the Parks Highway into the fire area for suppression activities.
Road Safety Firefighters and heavy equipment remain active along the Parks Highway. The traffic control zone has been reduced to Milepost 318.5 – 335.5, a reduction in control area size of 16 miles, reflecting the progress made by firefighting crews over the past two weeks. Between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m., pilot car operations will be operated simultaneously in both directions to help reduce wait times. Drivers should continue to drive slowly, follow pilot vehicles, and use extreme caution. Traffic patterns may change as conditions evolve. Check 511.alaska.gov for the latest updates.
Power Outages: Fire-damaged trees falling on power lines are still causing intermittent outages. This is an ongoing issue in areas affected by wildfires. Utility crews will keep patrolling, clearing hazards, and restoring power as quickly and safely as possible. Visit GVEA’s outage map for real-time updates at outage.gvea.com.
- More Information
- Watch the July 11th community meeting at the Ester Volunteer Fire Department here.
- Watch the operational briefing on July 12th Here.
- For the interactive Alaska Wildland Fire Information Map Series go here: https://arcg.is/1a0yT03
- For official updates, visit Alaska Wildland Fire Information at akfireinfo.com or follow facebook.com/AK.Forestry.
- Public Information Line: (907) 331-0454
- Email: 2025.nenanaridgecomplex@firenet.gov
- Find the PDF of this update Here.
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