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• Crews continue making progress on Ninetyeight Fire

  By BLM Alaska Fire Service on June 30, 2025

  

  On Sunday, helicopter bucket work continued on the north side of the Ninetyeight Fire (#218) to cool hotspots where fire behavior was active, including the northeast side where fire was backing towards the north in one section with creeping, smoldering, and some torching in the hills of military land to the north. Heat was observed in pockets but was not continuous. Fire behavior was not very active on the southern side.

• Increased fire activity possible for Ptarmigan Complex due to hot, dry weather

  By BLM Alaska Fire Service on June 30, 2025

  

  Firefighters put in hard work preparing lines and extinguishing hotspots around the Ptarmigan Complex over the past few days, taking advantage of the cooler, wetter weather. A warming, drying trend is forecast for the next five days. This brings the potential for thunderstorms with lightning and drier fuels that are more receptive to fire.

• Storms bring moisture to Twelvemile and Sand Lake fires as crews prioritize point protection

  By 2025 Twelvemile Lake Fire on June 30, 2025

  

  Operations on the Sand Lake Fire (#292) yesterday continued to focus on point protection of structures and Native allotments. The Sand Lake Division Supervisor and overhead team conducted impact assessments and gathered additional documentation in the allotment area. Resources completed… Read More ›

• Crews continue to monitor the Nenana Ridge Complex and prepare for increased wildfire activity

  By 2025 Nenana Ridge Complex on June 30, 2025

  

  Crews continue to monitor the Nenana Ridge Fire Complex and prepare for increased wildfire activity Fire activity on the Bonanza Creek (#238) and Goldstream Creek (#270) fires was steady allowing crews opportunities to establish and improve fire lines and fuel… Read More ›

• Tractor Trail Fire 90% contained

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 30, 2025

  

  Tractor Trail Fire (#334), located 4 miles southeast of Northway, is estimated at 90 acres. It is 90% contained and in monitoring status.    Lake Mansfield Fire (#282), which may be visible from the road, is located 26.5 miles northwest… Read More ›

• A drone (unmanned aerial systems (UAS)) has been flown to evaluate acreage and document hotspot locations on 7 Mile River Fire and Tok River Fire

  By 2025 7 Mile Lookout Fire on June 30, 2025

  

  7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222)  Size: 3,101 acres  Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AK.   Start Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 0% Total Personnel: 101  Evacuation levels for neighborhoods near the 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222): Residents north… Read More ›

• Firefighters combat Himalaya Road and Aggie Creek fires as warmer drier weather approaches

  By 2025HimalayaRoadFire on June 30, 2025

  

  Himalaya Road Fire (#233): 3,540 acres Aggie Creek Fire (#268): 2,797 acresWashington Creek Fire (#232): 5.7 acres0% containment for all three Helicopters, fixed-wing Scoopers and an air tanker assisted firefighters Sunday with consistent water drops on the Himalaya Road Fire (#223) and Aggie… Read More ›

• Firefighters reach 90% containment on Otter Fire 50 miles northeast of Venetie

  By BLM Alaska Fire Service on June 30, 2025

  

  The Otter Fire (#344) was 90% contained Sunday night with no growth in acreage reported following two days of solid work in rugged terrain by 20 smokejumpers, a helitack crew, and the air crews of multiple firefighting aircraft.

• Evacuation levels downgraded for most areas affected by Bear Creek Fire

  By 2025.bearcreekfire on June 30, 2025

  

  Bear Creek Fire (#237): 27,943 acresSaint George Creek Fire (#246): 22,343 acres285 personnel Dry weather and seasonable temperatures will continue today across the Bear Creek Fire and Saint George Creek Fire. As the week progresses, temperatures will become warmer than… Read More ›

• 20 smokejumpers, 8 scoopers respond to 2 fires in Tanana, Upper Yukon zones

  By BLM Alaska Fire Service on June 29, 2025

  

  Twenty smokejumpers supported by eight water scooper planes are working Sunday night to contain two new fires – one in the Tanana Zone and one in the Upper Yukon Zone.

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