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• Forestry Crews Quickly Contain Smoldering Lightning-Struck Tree on Chena Hot Springs Road

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on August 6, 2025

  

  Last night, Tuesday, August 5th around 9:00 PM, a member of the public reported a smoke column near milepost 24 on Chena Hot Springs Road. A Division of Forestry & Fire Protection helicopter and engine were dispatched to the location,… Read More ›

• Red Flag Warnings for Copper River Basin and Tok Cutoff Today, Delta Area Tomorrow

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on August 6, 2025

  

  The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for today, Wednesday, August 6th, from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM for the Copper River Basin extending to the Tok Cutoff. Hot, dry, and windy conditions are expected, creating a… Read More ›

• Evacuation Levels Lifted for Himalaya Road and Aggie Creek Fires

  By 2025HimalayaRoadFire on August 6, 2025

  

  Acres: 6,057 (Himalaya Road); 34,837 (Aggie Creek)          Start Date: June 19, 2025 Location: 25 miles North of Fairbanks                                                Cause: Lightning/natural Personnel: 40 on Himalaya Road; 3 on Aggie Creek.         Fuels: Black spruce, grass Containment: 60% on… Read More ›

• Occasional smoke will be visible on warm days as repair work continues on Nenana Ridge Complex

  By 2025 Nenana Ridge Complex on August 6, 2025

  

  Nenana Ridge Complex Update Aug. 6, 2025 Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,572 acres, 22% containment Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 20,471 acres, 47% containment Personnel: 61 Forest roads in the Nenana Ridge Complex have restricted access. Only fire personnel will be allowed access to these… Read More ›

• 7 Mile Lookout Fire crews focus on remaining hotspots and equipment removal

  By 2025 7 Mile Lookout Fire on August 5, 2025

  

  Size: 4,094 acres  Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AlaskaStart Date: June 19, 2025  Cause: Lightning  Containment: 55%  Total Personnel: 99 Evacuation Notices near the 7 Mile Lookout Fire: Operations:As suppression efforts begin to wind down on the 7 Mile… Read More ›

• Heavy Equipment Repairs Caribou Creek on the Himalaya Road Fire

  By 2025HimalayaRoadFire on August 5, 2025

  

  Acres: 6,057 (Himalaya Road); 34,837 (Aggie Creek)          Start Date: June 19, 2025 Location: 25 miles North of Fairbanks                                                Cause: Lightning/natural Personnel: 40 on Himalaya Road; 3 on Aggie Creek.         Fuels: Black spruce, grass Containment: 60% on… Read More ›

• Cool, wet weather slows repairs on Nenana Ridge Complex as smaller organization assumes command

  By 2025 Nenana Ridge Complex on August 5, 2025

  

  Nenana Ridge Complex Update Aug. 5, 2025 Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,572 acres, 22% containment Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 20,471 acres, 47% containment Personnel: 61 Forest roads in the Nenana Ridge Complex have restricted access. Only fire personnel will be allowed access to these… Read More ›

• BLM AFS responds to increased fire activity

  By BLM Alaska Fire Service on August 4, 2025

  

  In response to a recent uptick in fire activity during a warm and dry weekend, BLM Alaska Fire Service smokejumpers mobilized to three active fires over the past two days, including two new lightning-caused starts. They are focused on protecting Alaska Native allotments and remote cabins at risk from increased fire behavior.

• Firefighters and UAS Work Together to Make Progress on Uncle Sam Creek Fire

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

  

  Uncle Sam Creek Fire Update 872 acres as of 8/4/25 Firefighters continue to make progress on the Uncle Sam Creek Fire. The White Mountain crew is actively engaged on the northern edge, extending to the northwest corner of the fire…. Read More ›

• Firefighters continue work on 7 Mile Lookout Fire as evacuation levels reduce

  By 2025 7 Mile Lookout Fire on August 4, 2025

  

  Size: 4,094 acres  Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AlaskaStart Date: June 19, 2025  Cause: Lightning  Containment: 55%  Total Personnel: 100 Evacuation Notices near the 7 Mile Lookout Fire: Operations:Fire activity remained low on Sunday, and evacuation levels around the… Read More ›

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