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• Work continues on the Turtle Fire as backhaul operations begin on the Ptarmigan Complex

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on July 16, 2025

  

  The weather area forecast for the Ptarmigan Complex continues to call for scattered moisture, cooler temperatures, and potential thunderstorms over the next few days. Fire activity across the complex yesterday was minimal, with creeping and smoldering observed.  As more of the fires in the complex transition to monitor status and no heat is detected, backhaul operations are beginning with pumps and hose being removed from fires where the threat is no longer perceived.

• Recent precipitation results in minimal fire behavior on Lush and Elephant Fires

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on July 16, 2025

  

  The Lush Fire (#199) is 26,544 acres, a slight reduction in sized due to more accurate mapping. The fire is located in the north side of the Yukon River, across from Rampart. Yesterday, the fire received intermittent patchy rain in the morning, before switching into a light and steady rain all afternoon. There was no notable fire activity yesterday.

• Hard work from R10 crew continues on the Ninetyeight fire

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on July 16, 2025

  Crews continued working along the south and southwest edges of the Ninetyeight Fire (#218) to confine the fire north of the Salcha river. Recent precipitation over the area is keeping the fire at a creeping and smoldering pace.  

• Welcome rain stalls growth on the Roundabout Complex

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on July 16, 2025

  

  The Moldy Fire (#279) remains the only active fire within the Roundabout Complex, now totaling 73,085 acres. Rain fell overnight and continues this morning. Firefighters have continued success with point protection measures, such as with Huslia’s microwave communications tower. No changes to evacuation levels and no firefighter injuries or accidents were reported.

• Rain slows fire behavior as crews push ahead with structure protection on the Himalaya Road, Aggie Creek, and Obrien Fires

  By 2025HimalayaRoadFire on July 16, 2025

  

  Rain fell over all three fires yesterday. Structure protection is complete in areas immediately threatened by the Himalaya Road Fire (#223), Aggie Creek Fire (#268) and Obrien Fire (#172). Crews are nearing completion of indirect lines south of Aggie Creek Fire and the Mount Taylor Hotshot crew is assessing the feasibility of direct line construction along the fire’s southern perimeterwhile fire behavior is minimal. Structure assessments were completed yesterday along the Elliott Highway west of Obrien Fire, and a structure protection plan will be developed today.

• Unmanned Aerial Systems Aid Firefighters in Mop-Up Operations

  By 2025.bearcreekfire on July 16, 2025

  

  KEY MESSAGE: The speed limit on the Parks Highway returned to 65 miles per hour rate on July 15th. Firefighting activities are ongoing, drivers are advised to exercise caution for the protection of fire crews and firefighting equipment. Drone pilots… Read More ›

• Firefighters backhaul gear and secure edges still holding heat on the Nenana Ridge Complex

  By 2025 Nenana Ridge Complex on July 16, 2025

  

  Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,556 acres, 5 % containment   Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 20,551 acres, 3 % containment  Personnel: 475  Road Safety: Additional crews from Himalaya Road and Bear Creek fires, along with engines from DOF, bolstered Nenana Ridge Complex’s workforce the past several… Read More ›

• Rain arrives in northwest Alaska, slows fire activity

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on July 15, 2025

  Measurable rainfall has arrived in northwest Alaska, slowing down fire activity in the BLM Alaska Fire Service’s Galena Zone.

• Protection efforts on Goldrun Complex aided by rain

  By 2025goldruncomplex on July 15, 2025

  

  Wetter weather has arrived in the Kobuk Valley where the nine fires of the Goldrun Complex lay between Ambler and Kiana, an area that had not received significant precipitation since late June. This change in weather reduced fire activity and aided firefighters in their efforts to protect Alaska Native allotments, structures, and other values at risk.

• Smokejumpers respond to new fire near Stevens Village; more crews mobilize to Polly Fire

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on July 15, 2025

  Three fires are being staffed in the Upper Yukon Zone, including a new start, the Doll Fire (#454) which was discovered on July 14, the Tzolhavun Fire (#448), and the Polly Fire (#435).

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