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• Firefighters continue progress on Roundabout Complex as reconnaissance and resource shifts begin

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on July 2, 2025

  

  Crews are advancing work across the 14,302-acre Roundabout Complex, with nine percent of the incident complete. Prep, mop-up, and gridding efforts continue across multiple fires, while teams prepare resource shifts and tactical transitions. A temporary flight restriction (TFR) is now in place to support Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) operations over key fire areas.

• Birch Lake Fire up to 50% containment

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 2, 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 50% contained. Yesterday saw no growth… Read More ›

• Resource shift on Oskawalik Fire brings fresh support 

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 2, 2025

  

  Today brought a shift in resources on the Oskawalik Fire (#122), located about 4 miles south of Crooked Creek. Southwest Crew #1 completed their assignment and was demobilized from the fire, beginning their journey home. Replacing them, a portion of… Read More ›

• Red Flag Warning expected to result in active fire behavior on Lush Fire today

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on July 2, 2025

  

  A Red Flag Warning has been issued from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm for Wednesday, July 2. Hot, dry, and windy conditions are expected across the Central and Eastern Interior. This will combine with very dry surface fuels resulting in critical fire weather conditions.

• Progress made with aerial support on the Nelchina Glacier Fire as Kansas crew arrives to aid in firefighting efforts  

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 2, 2025

  

  Firefighters made solid progress today on the Nelchina Glacier Fire (#226), burning south of Mile 128 off the Glenn Highway. With 52 personnel assigned, crews put in roughly a mile and a half of new dozer line near Eureka Creek. Aviation… Read More ›

• Evacuation levels change on Ninetyeight Fire

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on July 2, 2025

  

  Higher temperatures, lower humidity, and winds increased fire behavior yesterday on the Ninetyeight Fire (#218), burning north of the Salcha River. The fire was most active on the western edge and in the southwest corner, with some backing and torching. Some flareups were observed in the interior of the fire perimeter, though not on the side of the fire near the river. There was some movement to the west, where a large smoke column was visible.

• Heat remains under duff, smoke visible on 7 Mile Lookout, Tok River fires

  By 2025 7 Mile Lookout Fire on July 2, 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: 16% Total Personnel: 117 Evacuation levels for neighborhoods near the 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222): Residents north… Read More ›

• Increased fire activity expected today across the Ptarmigan Complex

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on July 2, 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.

• Resources added to the Nenana Ridge Complex as weather continues to drive increased wildfire activity

  By 2025 Nenana Ridge Complex on July 2, 2025

  

  Continued dry weather and low humidity resulted in increased wildfire activity on both the Bonanza Creek (#238) and Goldstream Creek (#270) fires yesterday.  Total firefighting resources on the fires is now at 141 personnel and equipment. Acreage on the Bonanza… Read More ›

• Weather shift cancels watch, crews advance spike camp setup on the Twelvemile Lake Fire

  By 2025 Twelvemile Lake Fire on July 2, 2025

  

  The Twelvemile Lake Fire (#220) remains at 18,745 acres and the Sand Lake Fire (#292) at 4,879 acres. There was no change to the fire perimeter overnight. Yesterday, crews continued structure protection and camp development at Sand Lake, Lake George,… Read More ›

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