Nenana Ridge Complex Update Aug. 5, 2025 Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,572 acres, 22% containment Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 20,471 acres, 47% containment Personnel: 61 Forest roads in the Nenana Ridge Complex have restricted access. Only fire personnel will be allowed access to these… Read More ›
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BLM AFS responds to increased fire activity
In response to a recent uptick in fire activity during a warm and dry weekend, BLM Alaska Fire Service smokejumpers mobilized to three active fires over the past two days, including two new lightning-caused starts. They are focused on protecting Alaska Native allotments and remote cabins at risk from increased fire behavior.
Firefighters continue work on 7 Mile Lookout Fire as evacuation levels reduce
Size: 4,094 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AlaskaStart Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 55% Total Personnel: 100 Evacuation Notices near the 7 Mile Lookout Fire: Operations:Fire activity remained low on Sunday, and evacuation levels around the… Read More ›
Hot spots mitigated as suppression repair continues on Nenana Ridge Complex
Nenana Ridge Complex Update Aug. 4, 2025 Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,572 acres, 22% containment Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 20,471 acres, 47% containment Personnel: 65 Forest roads in the Nenana Ridge Complex have restricted access. Only fire personnel will be allowed access to these… Read More ›
Firefighters to conduct test burn today on 7 Mile Lookout Fire’s southern edge
Size: 4,094 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of TokStart Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 55% Total Personnel: 102 Evacuation Notices: Operations:On Saturday, gusty winds and warmer, drier weather caused fuels to dry out. However, dozer lines remain muddy… Read More ›
Warm, dry conditions aid repair on Nenana Ridge Complex
Nenana Ridge Complex Update Aug. 3, 2025 Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,572 acres, 22% containment Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 20,471 acres, 47% containment Personnel: 123 Forest roads in the Nenana Ridge Complex have restricted access. Only fire personnel will be allowed access to these… Read More ›
Crews prioritize safety and southern edge containment on 7 Mile Lookout Fire
Size: 4,094 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AlaskaStart Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 55% Total Personnel: 104 Evacuation Notices:READY (Level 1): Residents north of Butch Kuth Avenue and on Jack Wade RoadSET (Level 2): Residents on… Read More ›
TFR over Himalaya Road and Aggie Creek fires has been cancelled
Himalaya Road and Aggie Creek Fire Update Aug. 2, 2025 Colby Crawford, Incident Commander Doug Knight, Incident Commander Trainee Acres: 6,057 (Himalaya Road); 34,837 (Aggie Creek) Start Date: June 19, 2025 Location: 25 miles North of Fairbanks Cause: Lightning/naturalPersonnel:… Read More ›
Progress made on Nenana Ridge Complex suppression repair
Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,572 acres, 22% containment Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 20,471 acres, 47% containment Personnel: 145 Forest roads in the Nenana Ridge Complex have restricted access. Only fire personnel will be allowed access to these areas due to ongoing fire activities. The… Read More ›
Few staffed fires remain as firefighters demobilize across BLM AFS protection area
The number of staffed fires in the BLM Alaska Fire Service protection area continues to decline. Most fires are now in monitor status. Some are being allowed to fulfill their natural ecological role, while firefighters focus on protecting nearby sites of value, transporting unneeded equipment back to the BLM AFS Cache in Fairbanks, or completing administrative tasks.