AK Fire Info – Page 16 – Alaska Wildland Fire Information

Fire crews advance structure protection efforts and line construction on Himalaya Road group fires

By 2025HimalayaRoadFire on July 15, 2025

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.

Patrols and Mop Up Continue Under Favorable Weather On the Bear Creek Fire

By 2025.bearcreekfire on July 15, 2025

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 ›

The Vista Grande crew is working in a burned area along the Parks Highway, feeling for heat as they mop up and remove hazard trees.

Mop up and hazard tree removal under way on the Nenana Ridge Complex

By 2025 Nenana Ridge Complex on July 15, 2025

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 ›

New wildfire 10 miles south of Fort Yukon halted by smokejumpers and water scoopers

By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on July 14, 2025

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.

Public Information Map for Twelvemile and Sand Lake Fires 7/14/25

Twelvemile and Sand Lake Fires transferred back to local unit

By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 14, 2025

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 ›

Containment lines strengthened along 7 Mile Lookout Fire

By 2025 7 Mile Lookout Fire on July 14, 2025

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 ›

A helicopter, with it's tail to the left side of the image, sits on the ground in a clearing, with a thick stand of trees in the background. A body of water is near the rear of the helicopter. 7 firefighters walk towards the nose of the helicopter, preparing to load.

Minimal fire activity observed across the Ptarmigan Complex

By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on July 14, 2025

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.

Picture shows a hillside with blackened area where fire has burned. Green trees remain in unburned areas.

Fire growth remains minimal on Elephant and Lush fires; crews continue structure protection and mop up

By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on July 14, 2025

The Elephant and Lush fires continued to show minimal activity throughout the day yesterday. Firefighters remained focused on protecting values at risk.

Photo from an airplane showing small parachutes of smokejumpers coming in over wildfire smoke in green vegetation.

Firefighters make progress overnight on Johnson Fire

By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 14, 2025

Update as of July 14 at 11:40 AM The Johnson Fire is now contained and controlled. Update as of July 14 at 9:30 AM Six smokejumpers and a helitack crew remained on the Johnson Fire overnight to continue suppression efforts…. Read More ›

Crews Advance on Containment as Fire Activity Increases Slightly on the Ninetyeight Fire

By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on July 14, 2025

The Ninetyeight Fire (#218) continues to challenge crews with warm, dry weather conditions that have led to moderate fire behavior. Over the weekend, fire activity slightly increased, with creeping and smoldering observed along the southern edge, while single-tree torching occurred in the north.