Upgrades to evacuation levels for the Nenana Ridge Complex have gone into effect. Updated Evacuations from Fairbanks North Star Borough and Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management đź”´ Level 3 “GO!”: Parks Highway MP 316-333 is now in… Read More ›
Alaska DNR – Division of Forestry (DOF)
Red Flag conditions increase fire activity on the Himalaya Road Fire and trigger motorist alert
Highlights: As expected, gusty northeasterly winds and warm dry weather accelerated fire behavior, creating spot fires and flareups on the Aggie Creek (#268) and Himalaya Road Fire (#223) fires Wednesday. By 6 p.m., flames and black smoke from the Himalaya… Read More ›
Improved mapping reduces acreage on Twelvemile Lake and Sand Lake fires
Improved mapping has led to a reduction in reported acreage on both fires. The Twelvemile Lake Fire (#220) is now estimated at 18,028 acres—a reduction of 717 acres. The Sand Lake Fire is now 4,821 acres, down 58 acres from… Read More ›
Bear Creek Fire perimeter holds, Saint George Creek Fire expands to the southwest
Bear Creek Fire (#237): 28,270 acresSaint George Creek Fire (#246): 29,325 acres289 personnel A Red Flag Warning was in effect yesterday for the Bear Creek Fire and the Saint George Creek Fire, but the Denali Borough is not included in… Read More ›
High fire activity in Alaska interior forces suspension of burn permits across AlaskaÂ
Burn permits in the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) Fairbanks, Delta, Tok, Kenai-Kodiak, Mat-Su and Copper River Fire Prevention Areas will be suspended beginning Thursday, July 3. This suspension is being put in place because of an… Read More ›
Fire spotted along Healy CreekÂ
8:45 PM – A Helitack responding from the Bear Creek Fire (#237) is working on the emerging coal seam fire, Healy Road Fire (#370). The helicopter is making bucket drops to support firefighters on the ground. The incident management team… Read More ›
Birch Lake Fire up to 50% containment
The Birch Lake Fire (#309) is currently burning southeast of Salcha and 4 miles northeast of Birch Lake. The fire is lightning caused, and recent mapping estimates it to be 73 acres. The fire 50% contained. Yesterday saw no growth… Read More ›
Resource shift on Oskawalik Fire brings fresh supportÂ
Today brought a shift in resources on the Oskawalik Fire (#122), located about 4 miles south of Crooked Creek. Southwest Crew #1 completed their assignment and was demobilized from the fire, beginning their journey home. Replacing them, a portion of… Read More ›
Progress made with aerial support on the Nelchina Glacier Fire as Kansas crew arrives to aid in firefighting efforts Â
Firefighters made solid progress today on the Nelchina Glacier Fire (#226), burning south of Mile 128 off the Glenn Highway. With 52Â personnel assigned, crews put in roughly a mile and a half of new dozer line near Eureka Creek. Aviation… Read More ›
Heat remains under duff, smoke visible on 7 Mile Lookout, Tok River fires
7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222) Size: 3,120 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AK. Start Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 16% Total Personnel: 117 Evacuation levels for neighborhoods near the 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222): Residents north… Read More ›