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.
Uncle Sam Creek Fire Update 872 acres as of 8/4/25 Firefighters continue to make progress on the Uncle Sam Creek Fire. The White Mountain crew is actively engaged on the northern edge, extending to the northwest corner of the fire…. Read More ›
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 ›
Acres: 6,057 (Himalaya Road); 34,837 (Aggie Creek) Start Date: June 19, 2025 Location: 25 miles North of Fairbanks Cause: Lightning/natural Personnel: 40 on Himalaya Road; 17 on Aggie Creek. Fuels: Black spruce, grass Containment: 60% on… Read More ›
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 ›
Highlights: Himalaya Road Fire is undergoing extensive dozer line repair work across an estimated 35-40 miles, while fire resources are also being consolidated to a smaller staging area. The Aggie Creek Fire is currently in patrol status, with crews scouting for… Read More ›
Friday, the White Mountain Type 2 Initial Attack crew was flown in via helicopter just north of the 873-acre Uncle Sam Creek Fire (#376). Their objective is to extinguish the area of heat that was identified during a reconnaissance flight…. Read More ›
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 ›
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.
Size: 4,094 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of TokStart Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 55% Total Personnel: 125 Evacuation Notices:READY (Level 1): Residents north of Butch Kuth Avenue and on Jack Wade RoadSET (Level 2): Residents on Osprey Road,… Read More ›
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