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• Rain helps fire crews assigned to Goldrun Complex

  By 2025goldruncomplex on July 16, 2025

  

  Rain continues to reduce fire activity and aid firefighters in their efforts to protect Alaska Native allotments, structures, and other values at risk in the Goldrun Complex. Located in the Kobuk Valley between Kiana and Ambler, the complex consists of nine fires started by lightning that have burned a combined 32,183 acres.

• Burn suspension lifted in Kenai, Kodiak, and Mat-Su Areas

  By Alaska Fire PIOs on July 16, 2025

  

  Burn Permit Suspensions Lifted for Kenai, Kodiak, and Mat-Su Areas Due to moderated fire behavior in the interior and the redistribution of firefighting resources to local areas, along with weather conditions, the Division of Forestry & Fire Protection has lifted… Read More ›

• Full containment reached on Doll Fire eight miles northwest of Stevens Village; structure protection nearly complete on Polly Fire  

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

  

  Three fires are being staffed in the Upper Yukon Zone, including, the Doll Fire (#454), the Tlozhavun Fire (#448), and the Polly Fire (#435). Firefighters will demobilize from the Doll Fire by end of shift today.   Doll Fire (#454) – Reported on July 14, mapped at 9 acres and… Read More ›

• Bucket Work Continues on the Southeast Side of the 7 Mile Lookout Fire

  By 2025 7 Mile Lookout Fire on July 16, 2025

  

  Area map of the of the 7 Mile Lookout Fire and the Tok River Fire for July 16, 2025. Click map to download PDF Size: 3,924 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AK Start Date: June 19, 2025 Cause:… Read More ›

• 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 ›

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