Salcha Group Fires Map on July 9, 2025. View printable PDF of map Plans to staff this fire with a Type 3 incident management team have been altered due to higher priority fires that threaten communities and infrastructure. These fires… Read More ›
Alaska DNR – Division of Forestry (DOF)
Burn operation progressed as planned on the 7 Mile Lookout Fire and latest updates on Tok River Fire
7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222) Size: 3,841 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AK. Start Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 54% Total Personnel: 144 Evacuation levels for neighborhoods near the 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222): Residents north of Butch Kuth Ave and on Jack Wade Road are at Level 1 “READY”. Residents on Osprey, Moose… Read More ›
Resource Advisor arrives as crews make steady progress on the Nelchina Glacier Fire
Firefighters continue to make steady progress on the Nelchina Glacier Fire (#226), located 4 miles south of the Eureka Roadhouse. It remains at 3,919 acres at 12% contained. There are currently 71 personnel assigned to the fire. With warmer temperatures… Read More ›
Despite rain, heat persists over Himalaya Road, Aggie Creek, and Obrien fires
Firefighters continue to find heat around the perimeters’ edges but are making progress on the Himalaya Road Fire (#223), Aggie Creek Fire (#268) and Obrien Fire (#172). Personnel were transported to the Obrien Fire to begin work on structure protection… Read More ›
Crews expand dozer lines and firebreaks across Nenana Ridge Complex
Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,133 acres Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 18,086 acres Personnel: 330 Evacuation levels were updated on Friday, July 5, by the Fairbanks North Star Borough and Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. 🔴 Level 3 “GO!”: All residences within a… Read More ›
Positive weather trends reduce fire behavior on Bear Creek Fire
Key Message: Cooler, wetter weather and high relative humidity is predicted to continue Wednesday. These favorable conditions aid firefighters who are mopping up residual heat and embers near the fires perimeter and around structures. Firefighters from the Massachusetts Department of… Read More ›
Increased fire activity triggers new Incident Management Team order for Salcha area fires
Click for printable PDF map An increase in activity on fires burning in the Salcha River corridor triggered the request for an Incident Management Team to take command of three Division of Forestry incidents. Wyoming Type 3 Incident Management Team… Read More ›
Nelchina Glacier Fire: wet weather slows fire, crews focus on containment objectives
Firefighters experienced a quieter operational day on the Nelchina Glacier Fire (#226), located 3 miles south of the Eureka Roadhouse, due to significant rainfall and cold weather. Currently, there are 72 firefighters assigned to the fire. With minimal fire growth… Read More ›
Storms roll through, fire activity remains minimal on Twelvemile and Sand Lake fires
The Twelvemile Lake Fire (#220) grew to 24,027 acres, an increase of 2,041 acres. The Sand Lake Fire (#292) now totals 6,216 acres, growing 210 acres since yesterday. Total personnel assigned to the incident remains at 62. A fast-moving thunderstorm… Read More ›
Optimal burning conditions enabled crews to successfully carry out burn operations on the east side of 7 Mile Lookout Fire and Tok River Fire update
7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222) Size: 3,839 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AK. Start Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 54% Total Personnel: 145 Evacuation levels for neighborhoods near the 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222): Residents north… Read More ›