Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,566 acres, 15% containment Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 20,483 acres, 21% containment Personnel: 361 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 ›
Alaska DNR – Division of Forestry (DOF)
Crews hold spot fire on 7 Mile Lookout Fire
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: 58 Evacuation levels for neighborhoods near the 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222): Activities:… Read More ›
Containment increases on the Himalaya Road Fire and Aggie Creek Fire
Fire activity was minimal within the Himalaya Road Fire (#223), Aggie Creek Fire (#268) and Obrien Fire (#172) yesterday. Cooler and wetter conditions are moving into the area starting today and are expected to continue through Wednesday. Containment levels increased on the Aggie Creek Fire to 5%and on the Himalaya Road Fire to 19%.
Backhaul and mop-up efforts underway as containment grows on the Nenana Ridge Complex
Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,559 acres, 15% containment Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 20,483 acres, 21% containment Personnel: 374 Evacuation Information: Evacuation levels were downgraded Wednesday, July 16th by the Fairbanks North Star Borough and the Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management along… Read More ›
Firefighters continue to make progress on 7 Mile Lookout Fire
Area map of the of the 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222) and the Tok River Fire for July 20, 2025. Click to download map. Size: 3,969 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AK Start Date: June 19, 2025 Cause:… Read More ›
Incursions complicate aerial operations as crews continue to target hot spots on Himalaya Road group fires
Fire activity was minimal within the Himalaya Road Fire (#223), Aggie Creek Fire (#268) and Obrien Fire (#172), with hot spots popping up on the west side of Aggie Creek. More hot spots and smoke columns are expected tomorrow with another warm, dry day. There were two incursions into the Temporary Flight Restriction over these fires yesterday, which poses serious risks to firefighter and public safety.
Helicopter operations bolster firefighting efforts on Nenana Ridge Complex
Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,576 acres, 15% containment Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 20,530 acres, 14% containment Personnel: 380 Evacuation Information: Evacuation levels were downgraded Wednesday, July 16th by the Fairbanks North Star Borough and the Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management along… Read More ›
Rainy weather expected for the Goldrun Complex
Rain is expected to spread across the Kobuk Valley where the nine fires of the Goldrun Complex continue to smolder and show little fire activity. While rain is anticipated, crews continue to provide protection for Alaska Native allotments, structures and values at risk.
Firefighters continue to support as fire activity picks up on 7 Mile Lookout Fire
Size: 3,946 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AK Start Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 55% Total Personnel: 65 Evacuation levels for neighborhoods near the 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222): Residents north of Butch Kuth Ave and… Read More ›
Work continues to progress on Lush and Elephant Fires
The Lush Fire (#199), is located on the north side of the Yukon River across from Rampart and remains at 26,544 acres. There was no precipitation on the fire yesterday, so it was another drying day for fuels.