Firefighters continue their determined efforts to contain the Ninetyeight Fire (#218), achieving 40% of their containment objectives despite persistent warm and dry conditions. Saturday’s fire behavior remained minimal, marked by creeping, smoldering, and isolated torching. The most concentrated heat continues to be located in the fire’s southwest corner and northern edge.
AK Fire Info
Containment grows on Haystack Drive, structure protection continues
Mop up and structure protection continues on the Himalaya Road Fire (#223), Aggie Creek Fire (#268) and Obrien Fire (#172). Containment on the Himalaya Road Fire was achieved along a section of Haystack Drive. On the Aggie Creek Fire, crews… Read More ›
Crews make steady progress as mop-up and patrol continue on Bear Creek and Saint George Fires
Crews continue to make steady progress on both fires. Mop-up and patrol operations are ongoing, supported by infrared flights to detect the remaining heat. Hot, dry weather persists, and fire personnel remain focused on securing the perimeter and preventing flare-ups. … Read More ›
Improvements to pilot car operations, utilities and evacuation levels on the Nenana Ridge Complex
Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,540 acres Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 20,393 acres Personnel: 525 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!”: 🟡… Read More ›
Smokejumpers begin point protection on Fortymile River
Two active fires are being staffed in the Upper Yukon zone, the Tsukon Fire (#382) and the Polly Fire (#435). Both are being managed under a point protection strategy.
Wyoming Type 3 IMT assumes management of Goldrun Complex
A Wyoming Type 3 Incident Management Team (IMT) arrived in Ambler yesterday to begin management of the eight fires in the Goldrun Complex. The lightning-caused fires are located between the communities of Kiana and Ambler in the Kobuk Valley.
Protection measures the focus for Twelvemile and Sand Lake Fires
View printable PDF of map The Twelvemile Lake Fire (#220) sits at 23,423 acres. The Sand Lake Fire (#292) totals 6,294 acres. Moderate fire activity was seen yesterday on the Twelvemile (#220) and Sand Lake (#292) fires. Light precipitation fell over the fires which… Read More ›
Community meeting this evening in Tok; Firefighters take advantage of cooler weather and rain on 7 Mile Lookout Fire
Community Meeting: A community meeting will be held today, July 12th, at 6:00 pm at the Tok Dog Musher’s Association (1311 Alaska Hwy, Tok, AK, 99780). Fire managers will discuss updates on the 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222) and the… Read More ›
Containment efforts advance on the Elephant and Lush fires as weather trends hotter and drier
Fire behavior was slightly more active on the Elephant (#225) and Lush (#199) fires yesterday but remained minimal overall. Crews made steady progress, taking advantage of favorable weather to continue work on firelines and structure protection.
Crews adjust tactics on Ninetyeight Fire after boat incident
Firefighters are making steady progress toward protecting cabins and other values at risk from the Ninetyeight Fire (#218) as warmer, drier conditions persist across the area. Forty percent of the work toward this goal has been completed. No growth has been observed and the fire behavior Friday included creeping and smoldering with isolated torching.
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