Light precipitation fell over the fire area early yesterday morning, bringing some much-needed relief to firefighters on the ground at the Nelchina Glacier Fire (#226), 4 miles south of Eureka Roadhouse. Cooler temperatures and higher humidity associated with the passing… Read More ›
Fire activity increased slightly on Sunday, with both the Twelvemile Lake (#220) and Sand Lake (#292) fires showing some growth. Twelvemile Lake Fire is now estimated at 21,986 acres, an increase of 2,330 acres. The Sand Lake Fire has grown… Read More ›
7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222) Size: 3,319 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AK. Start Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 54% Total Personnel: 138 Evacuation levels for neighborhoods near the 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222): Residents north of Butch Kuth Ave and on Jack Wade Road are at READY (Level 1). Residents on Osprey, Moose… Read More ›
Fire activity on the Roundabout Complex continues to be driven by the Moldy Fire. The complex is now mapped at 35,254 acres, with no growth or changes reported on the other fires. Firefighters remain focused on protecting values at risk, particularly Native allotments and structures along the Koyukuk River.
A detection flight Sunday night located five new lightning-caused wildfires in the Galena Zone. The zone recorded nearly 1,600 lightning strikes Sunday following days of hot, dry conditions with little to no precipitation.
The Alaska Interagency Type 3 Incident Management Team arrived on Sunday to shadow the current outgoing team and assumed command of the fire this morning at 7:00 a.m. There are currently 138 personnel assigned to the Ptarmigan Complex. Today, a weather shift will be occurring across the Alaska interior as the lingering high-pressure ridge begins to collapse.
Firefighters yesterday contended with gusty winds on the Ninetyeight Fire (#218), which has now grown to 15,321 acres after merging with the Brigadier Fire (#203). Later in the day, increased humidity, cooler temperatures, and cloud cover helped crews secure line. Crews focused on water bucket drops between Mile 33 and Mile 35 of the Salcha River to support line construction, while work continued on a strong fire break on the eastern edge to protect Native American allotments. In the black tundra reburn area, firefighters found no remaining heat. To the north, crews worked to widen fire lines to protect military infrastructure and hold the fire south of Brigadier Road.
The Elephant Fire (#225) is located approximately 3 miles north of Eureka and is 5,598 acres. Fire behavior was moderate yesterday with heavy rains on the southern portion of the fire Sunday evening. There is a continued forecast for wetting rains through the day today. A weather pattern change will start tonight, bringing unseasonably cool temperatures higher humidity levels that will help firefighting efforts. Yesterday, one additional crew of firefighters and 3 smokejumpers arrived to assist with the fire.
The Southwest Area Complex Incident Management Team assumed command of the Obrien Fire (#172) this morning. The fire is burning north of the Himalaya Road Fire (#223) on Bureau of Land Management land. Firefighters are evaluating the fire and implementing… Read More ›
Key Message: Though fire behavior moderated today and is expected to decrease this week, the Bear Creek Fire (#237) and Saint George Creek Fire (#246) remain active and pose risks to public health and safety. Public caution and patience… Read More ›
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