Lake Mansfield Fire (#282), which may be visible from the road, is located 26.5 miles northwest of Tok and is estimated at 688 acres. The fire received a large amount of rain on Sunday, reducing fire activity significantly. The Eagle… Read More ›
Alaska DNR – Division of Forestry (DOF)
Crews continue to gain containment on the Birch Lake Fire
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 35% contained. The Mad River… Read More ›
Intermittent rain showers over the fire area help firefighters increase containment on the Oskawalik Fire
Rainfall and cooler temperatures across the fire area yesterday allowed firefighters to make good progress on increasing containment to 85% while securing the fire line on the 1,779-acre Oskawalik Fire, 4 miles south of Crooked Creek. As the fire perimeter becomes… Read More ›
Cooler temperatures and rainfall help slow growth of the Nelchina Glacier Fire
As cooler temperatures and intermittent rain showers move into the region, fire crews continue to make steady progress on the 4,000-acre Nelchina Glacier Fire (#226), located south of Eureka Junction. The recent wetting rains have aided suppression efforts, though they’ve… Read More ›
Smoke is still visible despite previous scattered rain showers on the 7 Mile Lookout Fire and Tok River Fire
7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222) Size: 3,120 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AK. Start Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 0% Total Personnel: 108 Evacuation levels for neighborhoods near the 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222): Residents north of Butch Kuth Ave and on Jack Wade Rd are at READY (Level 1). Residents on Butch Kuth Ave,… Read More ›
Crews coordinate with railroad to facilitate improved recon on the north side of Nenana Ridge Complex
Continued dry weather and low humidity resulted in increased wildfire activity on both the Bonanza Creek (#238) and Goldstream Creek (#270) fires yesterday. Acreage on the Bonanza Creek Fire increased slightly to 2,641 acres due to continued dry conditions and… Read More ›
Crews on the Twelvemile Lake Fire prep camps and equipment ahead of warming trend
Firefighters continued critical prep work today across both the Sand Lake (#292) and Twelvemile Lake (#220) fires to ensure readiness ahead of warmer, drier weather. Crews focused on structure protection near Healy Lake, where the Division Group Supervisor and DNR… Read More ›
Firefighters prepare for critical weather as Aggie Creek and Himalaya Road Fires intensify
Fire activity accelerated on the Aggie Creek Fire (#268) Monday afternoon, backing down towards Washington Creek and along the fire’s eastern perimeter. Aircraft extinguished a spot fire that crossed over to the south side of Washington Creek. Firefighters installed sprinklers… Read More ›
Two new crews arrive to support the Bear Creek Fire as weather warms
Bear Creek Fire (#237): 28,270 acres Saint George Creek Fire (#246): 22,343 acres 286 personnel Dry weather, warmer temperatures, and some mild wind gusts are expected today across the Bear Creek Fire and Saint George Creek Fire. Temperatures will be… Read More ›
Partial closure in place at Birch Lake State Recreation Area as crews gain containment on Birch Lake Fire
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 20% contained. Yesterday, the fire… Read More ›
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