Bear Creek Fire (#237): 28,518 acresSaint George Creek Fire (#246): 32,465 acres298 personnel Due to high temperatures, dry fuels, and wind, a Red Flag Warning is in effect again today for the Bear Creek Fire and the Saint George Creek… Read More ›
Alaska DNR – Division of Forestry (DOF)
Scoopers respond to lightning caused Uncle Sam Creek fire
7:30 PM- The Uncle Sam Creek Fire (#376) has been sized up to be 5-10 acres, and is 60% active in black spruce and hardwoods, and is burning into burn scars from 2023 McCoy Creek Fire. Helitack and scoopers are… Read More ›
Fire activity on Nelchina Glacier Fire increases with passing thunderstorms
The Nelchina Glacier Fire (#226) became very active on Wednesday afternoon as temperatures rose and winds from passing thunderstorms increased over the fire area. The increase in fire behavior could be seen along the Glenn Highway near mile marker 128… Read More ›
Minimal activity on Birch Lake Fire continues to help crews gain 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 is 60% contained. Two type 2… Read More ›
Firefighters Advance on 7 Mile Lookout Fire with 50% Containment and Latest on Tok River Fire Efforts
7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222) Size: 3,120 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AK. Start Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 50% Total Personnel: 140 Evacuation levels for neighborhoods near the 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222): Residents north… Read More ›
Red Flag Fire Weather persists on the Nenana Ridge Complex resulting in new evacuation orders
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 🔴 Level 3 “GO!”: Parks Highway MP 316-333 is now in… Read More ›
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 Alaska
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 ›
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