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• 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).

• Fire Managers Remaining Vigilant along 7 Mile Lookout Fire

  By 2025 7 Mile Lookout Fire on July 15, 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 ›

• Crews transition on Ptarmigan Complex, thunderstorms bring wind and light precipitation

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on July 15, 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 the increased activity occurring on the Buckley Bar Fire and the southern end of the Turtle Fire after a series of thunderstorms brought strong winds to the complex in the early evening. 

• Weather conditions aid firefighters on the Lush and Elephant Fires

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

  

  The Elephant Fire (#225) located approximately 5 miles north of the Eureka Highway, showed minimal fire activity again yesterday. There was creeping and smoldering observed within the fire perimeter. The total fire acreage remains at 8,941 acres. Yesterday, the fire received a couple hours of precipitation.  Scattered storms are anticipated today along with gusty southwesterly winds.

• Recent moisture helps increase completion to 48% on Ninetyeight Fire

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

  Recent moisture over the fire area has kept fire activity at a low and firefighters have increased completion to 48%. Crews reported a trace of rain over the fire yesterday afternoon. Fire behavior for the Ninetyeight Fire (#218) was listed as creeping and smoldering. A recent Infrared (IR) flight showed limited heat throughout the fire area; the hottest spots were observed on the west and southwest sides.

• Burn suspension lifted in Fairbanks, Delta, and Copper River

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 15, 2025

  

  Burn Suspensions Lifted in Fairbanks, Delta, and Copper River Due to moderated fire behavior in the interior and the redistribution of resources to local areas, along with improving weather conditions, the Division of Forestry & Fire Protection has rescinded the… Read More ›

• After prolonged dry spell, rain moderates fire behavior on the Roundabout Complex

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

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