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• Prepared and positioned: firefighters monitor growth on the Twelvemile and Sand Lake fires

  By 2025 Twelvemile Lake Fire on July 6, 2025

  

  Heat detection tools, aviation, and on-the-ground observations showed active fire behavior and growth on both fires yesterday. The Twelvemile Lake Fire (#220) is now 19,656 acres (an increase of 1069 acres) and the Sand Lake Fire (#292) is 5188 acres… Read More ›

• Fire activity increased within interior, increased smoke on 7 Mile Lookout Fire

  By 2025 7 Mile Lookout Fire on July 6, 2025

  

  7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222)  Size: 3,204 acres  Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AK.   Start Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 54% Total Personnel: 139  Evacuation levels for neighborhoods near the 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222): Residents north… Read More ›

• Level 2 “Set” evacuation notice for residents in Eureka due to the Elephant Fire

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on July 6, 2025

  

  At noon today, a Level 2 “Set” evacuation notice is in place for Eureka and residences along the Eureka-Rampart Trail due to the Elephant Fire (#225). A “Set” notice means residents should prepare a “go-kit” including prescription medications, emergency supplies, important documents. Plan an evacuation route and keep up to date on the most current local emergency plans. Know where to find the most current information from local authorities. Create a personal wildland fire action plan. Plan multiple escape routes, make sure all those residing within the home know the plan and practice evacuation procedures so everyone is familiar with the plan. Citizens can also follow the Alaska State Troopers Facebook page for the most immediate notification of evacuation changes.

• All resources concentrated on Moldy Fire as Roundabout Complex grows to 31,493 acres

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on July 6, 2025

  

  The Roundabout Complex is now 31,493 acres, with all growth yesterday on the Moldy Fire (#279). Crews remain focused on structure protection and fireline prep. A heat advisory continues today, though conditions may begin to shift with incoming moisture and a rising chance of thunderstorms.

• Overnight growth on Obrien Fire triggers new evacuation levels

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 6, 2025

  

  Updated Evacuations from Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for the #OBrienFire (#172) 🟡 Level 2 “SET” – Mile post 31 (from the Fairbanks Northstar Borough boundary) – mile post 38 on the Elliot Highway is now in… Read More ›

• Crews keep the Ninetyeight Fire North of the Salcha River  

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on July 6, 2025

  Crews continued to battle the Ninetyeight Fire (#218) yesterday as extreme fire weather persisted for a third consecutive day. Winds and low relative humidity threatened established fire lines. Firefighters on the southwest corner, from Mile 33 to Mile 35 along the Salcha River, engaged the fire directly while bucket drops and scoopers supported containment efforts. Although the fire spotted outside the firebreaks a few times, firefighters, assisted by helicopter drops, successfully extinguished these spot fires.

• Ptarmigan Complex firefighters prepped for another hot, dry day

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on July 6, 2025

  

  Today is expected to be another day of high temperatures, low humidity, and wind. These conditions are expected to increase fire activity and smoke across the Ptarmigan Complex. Extreme fire behavior is possible.

• Aggie Creek Fire grows triggering Level 2 “SET” status for Chatanika River corridor

  By 2025HimalayaRoadFire on July 6, 2025

  

  Fire crews are preparing an aggressive suite of actions to herd the Aggie Creek Fire (#268) away from structures after it grew to 20,752 acres yesterday. On Saturday, the fire crested the ridge on the northside of the Chatanika River… Read More ›

• Increased fire activity results in Evacuation zone upgrades for the Nenana Ridge Complex

  By 2025 Nenana Ridge Complex on July 6, 2025

  

  Evacuation levels updated on Friday, July 5, by the Fairbanks North Star Borough and Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. 🔴 Level 3 “GO!”: 🟡 Level 2 “SET”: 🟢 Level 1 “READY”: Evacuation shelters have been set up… Read More ›

• The Bear Creek Fire and the Saint George Creek Fire wake up during Red Flag Conditions

  By 2025.bearcreekfire on July 6, 2025

  

  Bear Creek Fire (#237): 30,069 acresSaint George Creek Fire (#246): 38,946 acres326 personnel The Bear Creek Fire and the Saint George Creek Fire experienced significant fire activity yesterday during Red Flag Warning conditions. Today, persistent winds from the south are… Read More ›

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