Alaska Wildland Fire Information

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• Crews work to remove hazards on Twelvemile and Sand Lake Fires

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 11, 2025

  

  The Twelvemile Lake Fire (#220) sits at 23,423 acres. The Sand Lake Fire (#292) totals 6,294 acres. Moderated fire activity yesterday on the Twelvemile (#220) and Sand Lake Fire (#292) allowed resources to make progress in strengthening lines and identifying action points. Helicopter and… Read More ›

• Firefighters injured in boating incident on Salcha River

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on July 11, 2025

  

  Update at 6:35 p.m. from the U.S. Forest Service about the firefighters injured in today’s boating incident on the Salcha River. Forest Service News Release Media Contact:Region 5 Media DeskSM.FS.MediaDeskR5@usda.gov California Firefighters Injured in Boating Incident on Salcha River FAIRBANKS, Alaska… Read More ›

• Fire activity on 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222) slows with rain, Tok residents encouraged to attend community meeting.

  By 2025 7 Mile Lookout Fire on July 11, 2025

  

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

• Firefighters make steady progress on Elephant and Lush fires amid favorable conditions

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on July 11, 2025

  

  There was no significant fire growth on the Elephant (#225) or Lush (#199) fires yesterday. Firefighters took advantage of the favorable conditions to strengthen control lines and backhaul unneeded equipment.

• Firefighters make progress as weather clears over Ninetyeight Fire

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on July 11, 2025

  

  Following two days of rain, the sun has returned over the Ninetyeight Fire (#218), bringing clearer skies and improved visibility for aerial reconnaissance. Conditions on the ground have stabilized, with minimal fire growth observed. The fire is currently smoldering and creeping with some interior heat.

• Warming and drying trend in the forecast for Ptarmigan Complex, drone module assigned to support incident

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on July 11, 2025

  

  The Ptarmigan Complex experienced moderate fire activity yesterday morning due to mostly cloudy weather accompanied by a light drizzle. Activity increased slightly on the north end of the Turtle Fire (#243) as cloud cover broke and temperatures increased in the early afternoon. The area expects to see a warming, drying trend for the weekend. This may lead to an increase in fire activity and visible smoke.

• Roundabout Complex firefighters reinforce allotment and structure protection, as Moldy Fire growth continues

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on July 11, 2025

  

  The Roundabout Complex is now 47,819 acres, with all 2,300 acres of growth yesterday occurring on the Moldy Fire. The expansion was concentrated on the southeast corner near Roundabout Mountain. Dry conditions persist with no rainfall received and no precipitation expected until after the weekend.

• Hard work leads to containment progress on Aggie Creek Fire

  By 2025HimalayaRoadFire on July 11, 2025

  

  Mop up and structure protection continues on the Himalaya Road Fire (#223), Aggie Creek Fire (#268) and Obrien Fire (#172). Containment progress was made on the Aggie Creek Fire near the pipeline and structure protection was strengthened along Himalaya Loop…. Read More ›

• Denali Borough Reminds Residents That State Assistance Is Available

  By 2025.bearcreekfire on July 11, 2025

  

  KEY MESSAGE: The State of Alaska is offering support through the Alaska Individual Assistance Program which helps people whose homes or essential property have been impacted by the fires. This includes: Individual and Family Grants (IFG) and Temporary Housing Grants… Read More ›

• Nenana Ridge Complex: Evacuation levels updated ahead of July 11 community meeting

  By 2025 Nenana Ridge Complex on July 11, 2025

  

  A community meeting is scheduled for Friday, July 11, at 6 p.m. at the Ester Volunteer Fire Department, located at 3570 Old Nenana Highway. The meeting will be recorded and posted online after its conclusion.  Evacuation Information Evacuation levels were updated… Read More ›

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