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• 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 U.S. Wildland 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 U.S. Wildland 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.

• Mad River Hotshots join efforts on the Birch Lake Fire

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 29, 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 remains at 0% containment with minimal… Read More ›

• Firefighters on the Lush Fire continue work to protect values at risk near Rampart

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on June 29, 2025

  

  Areas of heat and visible smokes remain around the perimeter of the Lush Fire (#199) today. With the weather continuing into a warming and drying trend, more active fire behavior is anticipated. 

• Firefighters advance suppression efforts on 14,206-acre Roundabout Complex ahead of drying trend

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on June 29, 2025

  

  The Roundabout Complex is now 14,206 acres. Firefighters are making steady progress, continuing point protection around critical values at risk. With a warming and drying trend expected this week, crews are preparing for the potential of increased fire activity.

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