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• Smoke from Nelchina Glacier Fire still visible from Glenn Highway as heat persists throughout interior 

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 4, 2025

  

  Fire fighters continue to make good progress towards containment efforts on the 4,003 acre, Nelchina Glacier Fire (#226), 4 miles south of the Eureka Roadhouse along the Glenn Highway. Today, fire managers will continue to focus their attention on the… Read More ›

• Birch Lake Fire nears containment; type 4 team to assume command on Saturday, July 5

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 4, 2025

  

  The Birch Lake Fire (#309) is currently burning southeast of Salcha and 4 miles northeast of Birch Lake. The fire is lightning caused, 73 acres in size, and 70% contained. Yesterday, two type 2 crews and a hotshot crew continued… Read More ›

• Aggie Creek and Himalaya Road Fires grow and intensify for Fourth of July

  By 2025HimalayaRoadFire on July 4, 2025

  

  Both the Aggie Creek (#268) and Himalaya Road (#223) fires intensified Thursday in response to warm, dry, windy weather, impacting visibility and traffic on Elliott Highway especially near mile marker 28. The Aggie Creek Fire is spreading north towards the… Read More ›

• 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.

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