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• Moldy Fire surges to 58,102 acres on Roundabout Complex as crews focus on allotment protection and community support

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on July 13, 2025

  

  The Moldy Fire (#279) remains the only active fire within the Roundabout Complex, now totaling 58,102 acres and growing further overnight. Driven by strong northwest winds, the fire pushed southeast throughout the day yesterday, with some additional backing fire to the north.

• Containment improves as crews push forward

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on July 13, 2025

  Firefighters continue their determined efforts to contain the Ninetyeight Fire (#218), achieving 40% of their containment objectives despite persistent warm and dry conditions. Saturday’s fire behavior remained minimal, marked by creeping, smoldering, and isolated torching. The most concentrated heat continues to be located in the fire’s southwest corner and northern edge.

• Containment grows on Haystack Drive, structure protection continues

  By 2025HimalayaRoadFire on July 13, 2025

  

  Mop up and structure protection continues on the Himalaya Road Fire (#223), Aggie Creek Fire (#268) and Obrien Fire (#172). Containment on the Himalaya Road Fire was achieved along a section of Haystack Drive. On the Aggie Creek Fire, crews… Read More ›

• Crews make steady progress as mop-up and patrol continue on Bear Creek and Saint George Fires

  By 2025.bearcreekfire on July 13, 2025

  

  Crews continue to make steady progress on both fires. Mop-up and patrol operations are ongoing, supported by infrared flights to detect the remaining heat. Hot, dry weather persists, and fire personnel remain focused on securing the perimeter and preventing flare-ups. … Read More ›

• Improvements to pilot car operations, utilities and evacuation levels on the Nenana Ridge Complex

  By 2025 Nenana Ridge Complex on July 13, 2025

  

  Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,540 acres  Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 20,393 acres  Personnel: 525  Evacuation Information Evacuation levels were updated on Thursday, July 10th, by the Fairbanks North Star Borough and the Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.  🔴 Level 3 “GO!”:   🟡… Read More ›

• Smokejumpers begin point protection on Fortymile River

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on July 12, 2025

  

  Two active fires are being staffed in the Upper Yukon zone, the Tsukon Fire (#382) and the Polly Fire (#435). Both are being managed under a point protection strategy.

• Firefighters finish work on some NW Alaska fires; shift focus to other incidents

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on July 12, 2025

  Smokejumpers assigned to a handful of fires burning in the BLM Alaska Fire Service’s Galena Zone have completed their work on some fires and are shifting their focus to other incidents.

• Wyoming Type 3 IMT assumes management of Goldrun Complex

  By 2025goldruncomplex on July 12, 2025

  

  A Wyoming Type 3 Incident Management Team (IMT) arrived in Ambler yesterday to begin management of the eight fires in the Goldrun Complex. The lightning-caused fires are located between the communities of Kiana and Ambler in the Kobuk Valley.

• Steady progress on Nelchina Glacier Fire as suppression repair planning begins

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 12, 2025

  

  Fire crews on the Nelchina Glacier Fire (#226) located just 3 miles south of the Eureka Roadhouse Fire (#226) continue to make steady progress, working towards completion of mop up operations along the north edge of the fire. Crews are… Read More ›

• Protection measures the focus for Twelvemile and Sand Lake Fires

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 12, 2025

  

  View printable PDF of map The Twelvemile Lake Fire (#220) sits at 23,423 acres. The Sand Lake Fire (#292) totals 6,294 acres. Moderate fire activity was seen yesterday on the Twelvemile (#220) and Sand Lake (#292) fires. Light precipitation fell over the fires which… Read More ›

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