Himalaya Road Fire (#233): 3,540 acres Aggie Creek Fire (#268): 2,797 acresWashington Creek Fire (#232): 5.7 acres0% containment for all three Helicopters, fixed-wing Scoopers and an air tanker assisted firefighters Sunday with consistent water drops on the Himalaya Road Fire (#223) and Aggie… Read More ›
Alaska DNR – Division of Forestry (DOF)
Evacuation levels downgraded for most areas affected by Bear Creek Fire
Bear Creek Fire (#237): 27,943 acresSaint George Creek Fire (#246): 22,343 acres285 personnel Dry weather and seasonable temperatures will continue today across the Bear Creek Fire and Saint George Creek Fire. As the week progresses, temperatures will become warmer than… Read More ›
Mad River Hotshots join efforts 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 remains at 0% containment with minimal… Read More ›
Burn suspension lifted on Monday for the Kenai Peninsula and Kodiak Island
Due to recent precipitation around much of the area, fire danger has moderated allowing the Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, Kenai-Kodiak Area Office, to rescind the current burn suspension. As of 9:00 am on Monday, June 30, 2025, the… Read More ›
Significant rainfall slows fire spread on Oskawalik Fire, 5 miles south of Crooked Creek
The Oskawalik Fire, located approximately 5 miles southwest of Crooked Creek, is currently holding at 1,779 acres and has reached 80% containment. A total of 41 personnel remain assigned to the fire. Recent rainfall limited the ability to carry out aggressive… Read More ›
Fire activity on Nelchina Fire continues; public meeting scheduled Tuesday, July 1
A reconnaissance flight was conducted early this morning over the Nelchina Fire (#226), located approximately four miles south of Eureka Lodge along the Glenn Highway. The flight aimed to assess current fire activity and identify potential access points for inserting… Read More ›
Cooler and wetter weather reduces fire activity across southeast Alaska
With cooler and wetter weather, burn permit suspensions for the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF), Valdez-Copper River Fire Prevention Area will be lifted beginning on Sunday, June 29, 2025. This suspension is being lifted because of a… Read More ›
Personnel scouting opportunities for indirect line construction on south side of 7 Mile Lookout Fire
7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222) Size: 3,101 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AK. Start Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 0% Total Personnel: 91 Evacuation levels for neighborhoods near the 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222): Residents north… Read More ›
Clear skies bring increased fire activity to the Nenana Ridge Complex
Clear skies bring increased fire activity to the Nenana Ridge Complex. Fire activity on the Bonanza Creek (#238) and Goldstream Creek (#270) fires picked up Saturday leading to helicopter drops throughout the afternoon and evening. Acreage on the Bonanza Creek… Read More ›
Structure protection on Twelvemile and Sand Lake Fire expands as fire activity remains minimal
An operational reconnaissance flight was conducted Saturday morning using a local Type 3 helicopter. No additional fire growth was observed. The Sand Lake Fire (#292) remains at 4,893 acres, and the Twelvemile Lake Fire (#220) holds at 18,744 acres. Sand… Read More ›