The Moldy Fire (#279) remains the only active fire within the Roundabout Complex, now totaling 73,085 acres. Rain fell overnight and continues this morning. Firefighters have continued success with point protection measures, such as with Huslia’s microwave communications tower. No changes to evacuation levels and no firefighter injuries or accidents were reported.
Mop up and structure protection continues on the Himalaya Road Fire (#223), Aggie Creek Fire (#268) and Obrien Fire (#172). Firefighters completed an indirect masticator line on the Himalaya Road Fire yesterday. On the Aggie Creek Fire, crews have completed structure assessment and protection efforts along Himilaya Loop Road. Firefighters will wrap BLM Recreation shelters that are threatened by the Obrien Fire, to provide additional protection. All heat observed yesterday was well interior on all three fires.
KEY MESSAGE: The speed limit on the Parks Highway will be raised from 45 mph to 65 mph tomorrow afternoon, as fire activity has moderated near the corridor. The public is urged to be vigilant for fire-related traffic in the… Read More ›
Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,554 acres Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 20,535 acres Personnel: 481 A community meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 16, at 6:00 p.m. at the Nenana Civic Center. Hear updates from the Alaska Complex Incident Management Team 2 and ask questions… Read More ›
Smokejumpers achieved full containment on the Gisasa Fire (#432) on Sunday night ahead of a weather shift that is expected to bring rain and cooler temperatures to western Alaska.
The Wyoming Incident Management Team will hold a community meeting at 1 p.m., July 15, at the Ambler School (109 Ambler Drive, Ambler, AK 99786). Fire mangers will discuss updates for the Goldrun Complex and be available to answer questions.
A new wildfire, the Tlozhavun (#448) was discovered 10 miles south of Fort Yukon by an Alaska Fire Service detection flight just before 9.m. on July 13.
The Twelvemile Lake Fire (#220) sits at 23,628 acres. The Sand Lake Fire (#292) totals 6,315 acres. This will be the final update for these fires unless significant change occurs. These Fires will be transferred back to the local unit effective 0800 Tuesday morning…. Read More ›
7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222) Size: 3,924 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AK Start Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 55% Total Personnel: 131 Evacuation levels for neighborhoods near the 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222): Residents north… Read More ›
There was minimal fire activity present yesterday across the complex, with observed fire behavior consisting of creeping and smoldering, including isolated single tree torching on the Turtle (#243). The weather area forecast for the Ptarmigan Complex calls for scattered moisture, cooler temperatures, and potential thunderstorms over the next few days.
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