Cooler, wetter weather over much of the Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DFFP) response area moderated fire behavior, keeping new fires this past week to a minimum. At the time of this report, though, a Red Flag Warning is in place for the Delta Prevention Area…. Read More ›
Several of the new wildfires in the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DFFP) response area were escaped debris piles. These human caused fires are very preventable. One of the most common burning violations is leaving a fire unattended or not fully extinguishing a… Read More ›
There were multiple wildland fires reported this past week in the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DFFP) response area, several of them were the result of structure or vehicle fires spreading into the surrounding wildland. MATCOM Public Service Dispatch alerted DFFP Coastal Dispatch Center to the Sushana Fire… Read More ›
Nenana Ridge Complex Update Aug. 8, 2025 Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,576- acres, 22% containment Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 20,471 acres, 47% containment Personnel: 48 This will be the last daily update for the Nenana Ridge Complex. Future updates will be a part of… Read More ›
Nenana Ridge Complex Update Aug. 7, 2025 Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,576- acres, 22% containment Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 20,471 acres, 47% containment Personnel: 58 It is important that the public knows that the forest roads in the Nenana Ridge Complex have restricted access…. Read More ›
Size: 4,094 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AlaskaStart Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 55% Total Personnel: 99 Evacuation Notices near the 7 Mile Lookout Fire: Operations:As suppression efforts begin to wind down on the 7 Mile… Read More ›
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 ›
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.
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 ›
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 ›
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