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• Continued progress on Nelchina Glacier Fire as crews begin suppression repair

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 10, 2025

  

  Crews continued making steady progress on the Nelchina Glacier Fire (#226) three miles south of the Eureka roadhouse yesterday as calm, dry weather supported safe and effective operations on the ground.

• Helicopter and boat operations continue on the Twelvemile and Sand Lake Fires

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 10, 2025

  

  Public information map for the Twelvemile Lake and Sand Lake fires, July 10, 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. Negligible fire activity yesterday as wetter, cooler conditions… Read More ›

• Tok River Fire reaches 100% containment; work on 7 Mile Lookout Fire continues

  By 2025 7 Mile Lookout Fire on July 10, 2025

  

  7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222) Size: 3,841 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AK. Start Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 54% Total Personnel: 120 Evacuation levels for neighborhoods near the 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222): Residents north… Read More ›

• Roundabout Complex crews strengthen firelines and protect infrastructure, as growth slows on the Moldy Fire

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on July 10, 2025

  

  Fire activity across the Roundabout Complex remains concentrated on the Moldy Fire (#279), which has grown to 46,527 acres. All other fires in the complex continued to hold steady yesterday, with no additional growth. Crews observed around 2,500 acres of expansion on the Moldy, a quieter day compared to earlier this week. The forecast remains dry, with no rain received yesterday and no immediate precipitation expected.

• Rain moderates fire behavior on the Ptarmigan Complex

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on July 10, 2025

  

  Widespread rain moderated fire activity on the Ptarmigan Complex as a front stalled over the area on Wednesday. A Remote Automatic Weather Station (RAWS) near mile 140 of the Steese highway reported up to half of an inch of rain… Read More ›

• Favorable weather aids firefighting efforts; crews strengthen containment lines

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on July 10, 2025

  

  A steady soaking rain fell over the Elephant Fire (#225) yesterday, resulting in another day of moderate fire behavior and no increase in fire size. Firefighters engaged the fire as the weather allowed, making steady progress throughout the day.

• Rain offers temporary relief on Ninetyeight Fire, crews advance containment efforts

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on July 10, 2025

  Wetting rains brought a welcome pause in fire activity on the Ninetyeight Fire (#218), allowing firefighters to make strategic progress on containment lines and structure protection. While smoldering continued in some areas, overall fire behavior remained minimal under cooler, wetter conditions.

• Mop up and Structure Protection Continues

  By 2025HimalayaRoadFire on July 10, 2025

  

  Mop up and structure protection continues on the Himalaya Road Fire (#223), Aggie Creek Fire (#268) and Obrien Fire (#172). Some supplies from the Himalaya Road Fire were consolidated to free up needed water pumps for structure protection in the… Read More ›

• Community meeting scheduled for Nenana Ridge Complex, crews adjust tactics following significant rainfall

  By 2025 Nenana Ridge Complex on July 10, 2025

  

  Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,133 acres   Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 18,086 acres   Personnel: 360  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… Read More ›

• Rain lends a hand to firefighters on Bear Creek Fire

  By 2025.bearcreekfire on July 10, 2025

  

  On both fires, rain fell steadily throughout the day and humidity was high. These weather conditions significantly diminished fire behavior and wetted fuels. The section of the Parks Highway near the Bear Creek Fire with a 45 mile per hour… Read More ›

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