Alaska Wildland Fire Information

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• 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 ›

• Firefighters Advance on 7 Mile Lookout Fire with 50% Containment and Latest on Tok River Fire Efforts

  By 2025 7 Mile Lookout Fire on July 3, 2025

  

  7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222)  Size: 3,120 acres  Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AK.   Start Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 50% Total Personnel: 140  Evacuation levels for neighborhoods near the 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222): Residents north… Read More ›

• Multiple aircraft respond to southwest spread on Ninetyeight Fire

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

  

  Yesterday afternoon, strong winds pushed Ninetyeight Fire (#218) approximately one mile to the southwest. Multiple aircraft responded, including water-scooping aircraft and helicopters, dropping water on the new southwest flank near Mile 32.5. The strong aerial support enabled firefighters to prevent the fire from crossing the Salcha River, and no structures were damaged. The fire is now burning in hardwood fuels. Firefighters made solid progress on structure protection in the area, plumbing many cabins for defense. A hotshot crew will continue patrolling nearby structures around Miles 31-32 and improving protection measures, and firefighters will go direct on this portion of the fire today to prevent additional spread.

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