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• 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 ›

• Fire crews on the Himalaya Road Fire prepare for increased fire behavior during Red Flag conditions

  By 2025HimalayaRoadFire on July 2, 2025

  

  Highlights: Widespread smoke from the Aggie Creek (#268) and the Himalaya Road (#223) fires was visible from many areas Tuesday as fire activity escalated in response to warm dry weather and northeasterly winds. On the Glacier Creek side of the… Read More ›

• Hot, dry, and breezy weather expected for Bear Creek Fire and Saint George Creek Fire

  By 2025.bearcreekfire on July 2, 2025

  

  Bear Creek Fire (#237): 28,270 acres  Saint George Creek Fire (#246): 22,343 acres  282 personnel  Hot, dry, and breezy weather is expected today across the Bear Creek Fire and Saint George Creek Fire. A Red Flag warning has been issued… Read More ›

• Line around Otter Fire reinforced; Fortymile Fire 10% contained

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on July 1, 2025

  Twelve smokejumpers and a helitack crew identified and worked to suppress any potential threats Tuesday to the containment line around the Otter Fire (#344). The fire is fully contained. Firefighters plan to remain in place through this week’s Red Flag conditions so they can take action if the fire begins to flare up.

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