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• Gisasa Fire fully contained; rain forecast for western Alaska

  By BLM Alaska Fire Service on July 14, 2025

  

  Smokejumpers achieved full containment on the Gisasa Fire (#432) on Sunday night ahead of a weather shift that is expected to bring rain and cooler temperatures to western Alaska.

• Community meeting planned in Ambler; Goldrun Complex fires grow

  By BLM Alaska Fire Service on July 14, 2025

  

  The Wyoming Incident Management Team will hold a community meeting at 1 p.m., July 15, at the Ambler School (109 Ambler Drive, Ambler, AK 99786). Fire mangers will discuss updates for the Goldrun Complex and be available to answer questions.

• New wildfire 10 miles south of Fort Yukon halted by smokejumpers and water scoopers

  By BLM Alaska Fire Service on July 14, 2025

  

  A new wildfire, the Tlozhavun (#448) was discovered 10 miles south of Fort Yukon by an Alaska Fire Service detection flight just before 9.m. on July 13.

• Twelvemile and Sand Lake Fires transferred back to local unit

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 14, 2025

  

  The Twelvemile Lake Fire (#220) sits at 23,628 acres. The Sand Lake Fire (#292) totals 6,315 acres. This will be the final update for these fires unless significant change occurs. These Fires will be transferred back to the local unit effective 0800 Tuesday morning…. Read More ›

• Containment lines strengthened along 7 Mile Lookout Fire

  By 2025 7 Mile Lookout Fire on July 14, 2025

  

  7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222) Size: 3,924 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AK Start Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 55% Total Personnel: 131 Evacuation levels for neighborhoods near the 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222): Residents north… Read More ›

• Minimal fire activity observed across the Ptarmigan Complex

  By BLM Alaska Fire Service on July 14, 2025

  

  There was minimal fire activity present yesterday across the complex, with observed fire behavior consisting of creeping and smoldering, including isolated single tree torching on the Turtle (#243). The weather area forecast for the Ptarmigan Complex calls for scattered moisture, cooler temperatures, and potential thunderstorms over the next few days.

• Fire growth remains minimal on Elephant and Lush fires; crews continue structure protection and mop up

  By BLM Alaska Fire Service on July 14, 2025

  

  The Elephant and Lush fires continued to show minimal activity throughout the day yesterday. Firefighters remained focused on protecting values at risk.

• Firefighters make progress overnight on Johnson Fire

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 14, 2025

  

  Update as of July 14 at 11:40 AM The Johnson Fire is now contained and controlled. Update as of July 14 at 9:30 AM Six smokejumpers and a helitack crew remained on the Johnson Fire overnight to continue suppression efforts…. Read More ›

• Crews Advance on Containment as Fire Activity Increases Slightly on the Ninetyeight Fire

  By BLM Alaska Fire Service on July 14, 2025

  

  The Ninetyeight Fire (#218) continues to challenge crews with warm, dry weather conditions that have led to moderate fire behavior. Over the weekend, fire activity slightly increased, with creeping and smoldering observed along the southern edge, while single-tree torching occurred in the north.

• Persistent dry conditions expand Roundabout Complex as firefighters work to hold the line at the Koyukuk River

  By BLM Alaska Fire Service on July 14, 2025

  

  The Moldy Fire (#279) remains the only active fire within the Roundabout Complex, now totaling 73,185 acres. Extreme fire behavior on both the north and south ends of the fire resulted in an increase of about 10,000 acres yesterday. No changes to evacuation levels and no firefighter injuries or accidents were reported.

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