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• Wildfire activity fueled by red flag fire weather on the Nenana Ridge Complex continues to cause temporary travel delays along the Parks Highway

  By 2025 Nenana Ridge Complex on July 4, 2025

  

  Upgrades to evacuation levels for the Nenana Ridge Complex have gone into effect on July, 3 2025, from Fairbanks North Star Borough and Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management  🔴 Level 3 “GO!”: 🟡 Level 2 “SET”: 🟢… Read More ›

• Saint George Creek Fire Evacuation Level Expanded as Red Flag Warnings Persist

  By 2025.bearcreekfire on July 4, 2025

  

  Bear Creek Fire (#237): 28,518 acresSaint George Creek Fire (#246): 32,465 acres298 personnel Due to high temperatures, dry fuels, and wind, a Red Flag Warning is in effect again today for the Bear Creek Fire and the Saint George Creek… Read More ›

• Scoopers respond to lightning caused Uncle Sam Creek fire

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 3, 2025

  

  7:30 PM- The Uncle Sam Creek Fire (#376) has been sized up to be 5-10 acres, and is 60% active in black spruce and hardwoods, and is burning into burn scars from 2023 McCoy Creek Fire. Helitack and scoopers are… Read More ›

• Smokejumpers, aircraft respond to Shiliak Fire near Kotzebue

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on July 3, 2025

  

  Twelve smokejumpers, two single-engine scooper planes, and a helicopter are working to contain the Shiliak Fire (#374), which is about 25 miles northeast and across the water from Kotzebue.

• Current fire and fireworks restrictions this 4th of July weekend

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on July 3, 2025

  

  Restrictions affecting fireworks, burning, and other fires are in place in many places across the state due to an increase in fire activity in Interior Alaska and the relocation of firefighting resources. These restrictions are especially important to help ensure… Read More ›

• Fire activity on Nelchina Glacier Fire increases with passing thunderstorms 

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 3, 2025

  

  The Nelchina Glacier Fire (#226) became very active on Wednesday afternoon as temperatures rose and winds from passing thunderstorms increased over the fire area.  The increase in fire behavior could be seen along the Glenn Highway near mile marker 128… Read More ›

• Lush Fire exhibits extreme fire behavior with two mile run

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on July 3, 2025

  

  At approximately 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, winds on the Lush Fire (#199) increased dramatically (up to 30 miles per hour). Extreme fire behavior with wind driven runs, running fire, and spotting occurred. The fire made an estimated two mile run in under two hours, with the fire pushing from southcentral to southwest of the perimeter. Three crews had to be pulled off of the fire and shuttled across the Yukon River towards Rampart. Tankers dropped 2 loads of fire retardant around a cabin on the southwest corner of the fire.

• Roundabout Complex grows with more accurate mapping and active fire behavior

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on July 3, 2025

  

  The Roundabout Complex is now mapped at 17,776 acres with 10% completion. The increase in acreage reflects both improved mapping and increased fire activity yesterday. Crews continue to make steady progress, with key operational shifts underway and resources preparing to transition.

• Hot weather brings increased fire activity across Ptarmigan Complex

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on July 3, 2025

  

  A Red Flag Warning has been issued for today due to a forecast calling for high temperatures, low humidity, and wind. These conditions are expected to cause increased fire activity and smoke across the Ptarmigan Complex as fuels become more receptive to fire and hotspots begin to show themselves.

• Minimal activity on Birch Lake Fire continues to help crews gain containment.

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 3, 2025

  

  The Birch Lake Fire (#309) is currently burning southeast of Salcha and 4 miles northeast of Birch Lake. The fire is lightning caused, and recent mapping estimates it to be 73 acres. The fire is 60% contained. Two type 2… Read More ›

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