Alaska DNR – Division of Forestry (DOF) – Page 5 – Alaska Wildland Fire Information

Cool, wet weather supports backhaul and mop-up efforts on the Himalaya Road group fires

By 2025HimalayaRoadFire on July 25, 2025

Fire activity remained minimal yesterday within the Himalaya Road Fire (#223), Aggie Creek Fire (#268), and Obrien Fire (#172) areas, primarily due to the prevailing cool and wet conditions. The evacuation status is set at Level 1 “READY” for all zones.

Two wildland firefighters dressed in full personal protective equipment, hike down a fresh fire line. They are surrounded by black spruce trees on both sides. There are powerlines running down the left-hand side of the fire line. The rows of trees extend down to the horizon of the photo. Hills can be seen at the horizon against a partly cloudy sky.

Goldstream Creek and Bonanza Creek fires see continued suppression success

By 2025 Nenana Ridge Complex on July 25, 2025

Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,566 acres, 15% containment Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 20,483 acres, 41% containment Personnel: 363 Evacuation Information: Evacuation levels were downgraded Monday, July 21st by the Fairbanks North Star Borough and the Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management along… Read More ›

A wildland firefighter is bent over; their yellow hard hat faces the camera. They are holding a pulaski and digging into a blackened area of ground. In the foreground is a there is green, fern-like brush. In the background there is fallen timber.

Alaska Division of Forestry wildfire roundup 2025

By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 25, 2025

🔥 Priority Wildfire Roundup, Alaska DOF July 26, 2025 🔥 🔥 Himalaya Road Group – Rocky Mountain CIMT2 Location: Burning along the Elliott Highway corridor – Discovered: 06/19/2025Himalaya Road Fire (#223) – Cause: Lightning – Acres: 6,194 – Containment: 43%Aggie Creek… Read More ›

A group of firefighters in protective gear and helmets working on a wildfire in a smoky, burnt landscape with a dramatic sunset in the background.

7 Mile Lookout Fire remains dry even as rain tracks over the region; crews continue mop up efforts

By 2025 7 Mile Lookout Fire on July 24, 2025

7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222) Size: 3,969 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AK Start Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 55% Total Personnel: 113 Evacuation levels for neighborhoods near the 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222): Activities: On… Read More ›

Eight firefighters stand in a semicircle under a yellow tarp next to an information board with maps on it

Firefighters backhaul equipment and downsize personnel as operations decrease on Bear Creek and Saint George Creek fires

By 2025.bearcreekfire on July 24, 2025

This will be the final update unless significant changes occur. Evacuations and Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) on the Saint George Creek and Bear Creek Fires have been lifted. As of July 23, the fires have been transferred to a Type 4 Alaska Forestry Team lead by Incident Commander Andres Orozco. Fire information is now managed by the Alaska Division of Forestry: 907-356-5511. Email: akfireinfo@alaska.gov.

Crews gain ground as Himalaya Road Fire hits 43% containment

By 2025HimalayaRoadFire on July 24, 2025

Fire activity was minimal within the Himalaya Road Fire (#223), Aggie Creek Fire (#268) and Obrien Fire (#172) yesterday. Cooler and wetter conditions will continue through Friday. Additional containment was established along Haystack Road and Glacier Creek for the Himalaya Road Fire, bringing total containment up to 43%. The evacuation status along the Elliott Highway between milepost 31 and 38 was reduced from Level 2 “SET” down to Level 1 “READY”.

Two firefighters stand in a partially cleared area of forest on the hillside. The remaining trees appear to have been charred by fire. one firefighter removes sawed tree limbs out of the way as the other firefighter uses a chainsaw to buck a downed tree.

Nenana Ridge Complex: Cool, wet weather slows fire behavior as crews focus on hazard reduction

By 2025 Nenana Ridge Complex on July 24, 2025

Burn Permit Suspensions Lifted for Tok

By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 23, 2025

Tok Burn Suspension Lifted, Permits Now Available Statewide With cooler weather and widespread rains returning to Interior Alaska, the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection has announced the lifting of the burn suspension for the Tok area. This makes… Read More ›

Firefighters gather for a briefing related to the 7 Mile Lookout Fire, with a map displayed on a vehicle in the background.

Additional fire crews join suppression efforts on the 7 Mile Lookout Fire

By 2025 7 Mile Lookout Fire on July 23, 2025

7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222) Size: 3,969 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AK Start Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 55% Total Personnel: 108 Evacuation levels for neighborhoods near the 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222): Activities: On… Read More ›

Rain and reduced temperatures continue to suppress fire activity on the Himalaya Road group fires

By 2025HimalayaRoadFire on July 23, 2025

Fire activity was minimal within the Himalaya Road Fire (#223), Aggie Creek Fire (#268) and Obrien Fire (#172) yesterday. Cooler and wetter conditions will continue through Friday.