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• 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 ›

• Community meeting this evening in Tok; Firefighters take advantage of cooler weather and rain on 7 Mile Lookout Fire

  By 2025 7 Mile Lookout Fire on July 12, 2025

  

  Community Meeting: A community meeting will be held today, July 12th, at 6:00 pm at the Tok Dog Musher’s Association (1311 Alaska Hwy, Tok, AK, 99780). Fire managers will discuss updates on the 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222) and the… Read More ›

• Containment efforts advance on the Elephant and Lush fires as weather trends hotter and drier

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

  

  Fire behavior was slightly more active on the Elephant (#225) and Lush (#199) fires yesterday but remained minimal overall. Crews made steady progress, taking advantage of favorable weather to continue work on firelines and structure protection.

• Crews adjust tactics on Ninetyeight Fire after boat incident

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

  Firefighters are making steady progress toward protecting cabins and other values at risk from the Ninetyeight Fire (#218) as warmer, drier conditions persist across the area. Forty percent of the work toward this goal has been completed. No growth has been observed and the fire behavior Friday included creeping and smoldering with isolated torching.

• No heat found on Deadwood Fire yesterday using drone module; drying trend continues on Ptarmigan Complex

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

  

  Moderate fire activity was present yesterday with creeping and smoldering observed. Individual trees were observed torching on the Turtle Fire (#243) and individual smokes were visible from the Buckley Bar Fire (#264). The area expects to see a warming and drying trend for the weekend. This may lead to an increase in fire activity and smoke.

• Firefighters prioritize allotment protection amid extended dry spell on Roundabout Complex

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

  

  The Roundabout Complex has grown to 49,457 acres, with all 1,600 acres of new growth occurring on the Moldy Fire (#279). Additional growth on the Moldy Fire overnight is suspected. The drying and warming trend continues, with no measurable rainfall over the fire area for the past 16 days. Precipitation is forecasted for next week.

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