Uncle Sam Creek Fire (#376): 388 Acres Significant fire activity was reported on the Uncle Sam Creek Fire last night, with single tree torching in black spruce and mixed hardwoods. Helicopter bucket operations were used to slow fire spread. Fire managers… Read More ›
Alaska DNR – Division of Forestry (DOF)
Northwest Compact and state-to-state agreements bolster Alaskan firefighting resources
The Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection relies on local, state, and federal wildland fire partners to assist when we are experiencing extremely active fire seasons that exceed the capacity of Alaskan firefighting resources. As the nation’s current highest… Read More ›
Cooler weather predicted over the Nelchina Glacier Fire will aid firefighters with suppression efforts
Cooler and wetter weather has been forecast over the Nelchina Glacier Fire (#226) area, 4 miles south of Eureka Junction, beginning towards the first of the week. The change in weather from the hot and dry pattern over the fire… Read More ›
Prepared and positioned: firefighters monitor growth on the Twelvemile and Sand Lake fires
Heat detection tools, aviation, and on-the-ground observations showed active fire behavior and growth on both fires yesterday. The Twelvemile Lake Fire (#220) is now 19,656 acres (an increase of 1069 acres) and the Sand Lake Fire (#292) is 5188 acres… Read More ›
Fire activity increased within interior, increased smoke on 7 Mile Lookout Fire
7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222) Size: 3,204 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AK. Start Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 54% Total Personnel: 139 Evacuation levels for neighborhoods near the 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222): Residents north… Read More ›
Overnight growth on Obrien Fire triggers new evacuation levels
Updated Evacuations from Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for the #OBrienFire (#172) 🟡 Level 2 “SET” – Mile post 31 (from the Fairbanks Northstar Borough boundary) – mile post 38 on the Elliot Highway is now in… Read More ›
Aggie Creek Fire grows triggering Level 2 “SET” status for Chatanika River corridor
Fire crews are preparing an aggressive suite of actions to herd the Aggie Creek Fire (#268) away from structures after it grew to 20,752 acres yesterday. On Saturday, the fire crested the ridge on the northside of the Chatanika River… Read More ›
Increased fire activity results in Evacuation zone upgrades for the Nenana Ridge Complex
Evacuation levels updated on Friday, July 5, by the Fairbanks North Star Borough and Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. 🔴 Level 3 “GO!”: 🟡 Level 2 “SET”: 🟢 Level 1 “READY”: Evacuation shelters have been set up… Read More ›
The Bear Creek Fire and the Saint George Creek Fire wake up during Red Flag Conditions
Bear Creek Fire (#237): 30,069 acresSaint George Creek Fire (#246): 38,946 acres326 personnel The Bear Creek Fire and the Saint George Creek Fire experienced significant fire activity yesterday during Red Flag Warning conditions. Today, persistent winds from the south are… Read More ›
Firefighters respond to new incident in Tok area
Alaska Division of Forestry (DOF) responded to an emerging incident about a mile from the intersection of Moosehorn Road and Redfox Drive in Tok, Alaska. The fire was about one tenth of an acre with torching trees. Helitack, engines, a local… Read More ›