The Twelvemile Lake Fire (#220) is located outside of Delta Junction northeast of Twelvemile Lake. An Idaho Type 3 Incident Management Team has been ordered to assume command of the Twelvemile Lake, Lake George Fire (#224) and Sand Lake Fire… Read More ›
Alaska DNR – Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DFFP)
Type 3 IMT to assume command of Nenana Ridge Complex
Bonanza Creek Fire (#238) and the Goldstream Creek Fire (#270) are being managed as the Nenana Ridge Complex. Both fires experienced light precipitation on Monday. Smoky conditions have limited aerial access to the fire but are expected to lift today so… Read More ›
1,779-acre Oskawalik Fire reaches 60% containment because of crew’s hard work
With the help of cooler weather patterns and strong efforts from hand crews, containment has reached 60% on the Oskawalik Fire (#122), burning 9 miles south Crooked Creek in southwest Alaska. No new fire growth was reported overnight. Crews, with… Read More ›
Temporary flight restriction implemented over Nelchina Glacier Fire
Yesterday, fire activity was reduced as cloud cover blanketed the fire, and humidity rose allowing firefighters the opportunity to make good progress towards protection objectives on the 2,525 acre Nelchina Glacier Fire (#226), 4 miles south of Eureka Roadhouse on… Read More ›
7 Mile Lookout Fire evacuations downgraded; Firefighters respond to other fires near Tok
Effective noon today, Evacuation levels for neighborhoods near the 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222) will be reduced as fire activity has moderated and firefighters begin to make progress: Residents on Butch Kuth Ave, Osprey, Moose Nugget, and Goshawk Rd will… Read More ›
Incident management team takes command of the Bear Creek Fire and Saint George Creek Fire
June 24, 2025 Bear Creek Fire (#237): 26,047 acresSaint George Creek Fire (#246): 11,500 acres As of this morning, the Alaska Complex Incident Management Team 1 has taken command of the Bear Creek Fire (#237) and the Saint George Creek… Read More ›
Complex incident management team assumes command of Himalaya Road Fire, update June 24, 2025
The Southwest Area Incident Management Team 3 assumed command of the Himalaya Road Fire (#223), Aggie Creek Fire (#268) and the Washington Creek Fire (#232) today. Fire crews will size up the three fires today and deploy heavy equipment to… Read More ›
Fewer new fires in the interior as wetter weather moves in
Birch Lake Fire (#309) 100 acres. Approximately 3 miles from Birch Lake burning in mixed hardwood and spruce with an 80% active perimeter. Air Attack completed water drops. Fire is being monitored by air while additional resources arrive in a… Read More ›
Firefighters engaged in structure protection on Twelvemile Lake, Sand Lake, and Lake George fires
The Twelvemile Lake Fire (#220) is located outside of Delta Junction northeast of Twelvemile Lake. An increase of fire activity resulted in extensive growth around the fire perimeter. The fire is estimated to be approximately 13,907 acres at last report…. Read More ›
Crews increase containment to 35% on the 1,779-acre Oskawalik Fire as they continue to mop up and patrol the fire’s perimeter
The Oskawalik Fire (#122), burning 9 miles south of Crooked Creek continues to stay within the fire perimeter because of the diligence and hard work by firefighters assigned. The fire showed very little growth over the past day allowing fire… Read More ›