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• Additional single engine water scoopers arrive at Nelchina Glacier Fire to assist with suppression efforts 

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 27, 2025

  

  Yesterday, fire activity increased on the southwestern flank of the Nelchina Glacier Fire (#226), 4 miles south of the Eureka Roadhouse. The increase in activity required additional air resources to help with suppression efforts. Yesterday, 4 single engine water scoopers… Read More ›

• Ninetyeight Fire evacuation level downgraded to Level 1 “READY”; little heat found near structures

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on June 27, 2025

  

  Thanks to the strong work of fire crews and cooperative weather conditions on the Ninetyeight Fire (#218), the Fairbanks North Star Borough is downgrading the Salcha River corridor (Upper, Middle and Lower Salcha River evacuation zones) to a Level 1 (READY) alert level.

• Crews and supplies arrive to support firefighting efforts at the Twelvemile Lake and Sand Lake fires

  By 2025 Twelvemile Lake Fire on June 27, 2025

  

  Following aerial reconnaissance, operations personnel inserted division supervisors into the Lake George and Sand Lake areas to continue structure protection efforts. Crews are actively setting up sprinkler kits and hose lays to provide point protection for structures and allotments. A… Read More ›

• Smokejumpers, scoopers responding to Otter Fire northeast of Venetie

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on June 27, 2025

  Smokejumpers and aircraft are responding to a new fire in the Upper Yukon Zone.

  The Otter Fire (#344) is burning along Otter Creek about 50 miles northeast of Venetie and 40 miles south of Arctic Village in a full protection area. The fire is lightning caused and is estimated to be about 50 acres.

• Favorable weather conditions aid firefighters on the Nenana Ridge Complex

  By 2025 Nenana Ridge Complex on June 27, 2025

  

  Favorable weather conditions Thursday helped firefighters continue full suppression efforts on the Nenana Ridge Complex. The Bonanza Creek Fire (#238) remains at an estimated 2,165 acres. Minimal fire activity was reported due to the rainfall received, however, predicted weather conditions… Read More ›

• Weather patterns have helped to moderate Lush Fire activity

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on June 27, 2025

  

  Thursday, the Lush Fire (#199) received a light amount of scattered rain in the afternoon. Fire activity was minimal with creeping and smoldering. Scattered showers remain in the forecast through the next couple of days. More active fire behavior may… Read More ›

• Southern Area Type 3 incident management team assumes command of the 7 Mile Lookout Fire and Tok River Fire  

  By 2025 7 Mile Lookout Fire on June 27, 2025

  

  On Friday, the Southern Area Type 3 Incident Management Team with Incident Commander Mitch Ketron assumed command of the 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222) and Tok River Fire (#289). As additional fire personnel arrive on scene, please be cautious when… Read More ›

• Ptarmigan Complex receives additional firefighters, aircraft

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on June 27, 2025

  

  The Ptarmigan Complex is staffed by 127 people following the arrival Thursday of 12 additional smokejumpers and the 11-person Big Sky Helitack crew from Montana. A Type 3 helicopter with Big Sky is assigned to the incident and an additional Type 3 helicopter and a Type 2 helicopter are available to assist the incident as needed.

• Favorable weather helps firefighters make progress

  By 2025HimalayaRoadFire on June 27, 2025

  

  Himalaya Road Fire (#223) acres: 3,399Aggie Creek Fire (#268) acres: 3,125Washington Creek Fire (#232) acres: 5.7 All three fires continue to burn with slight size increases on Himalaya Road (#223) and Aggie Creek (#268). Aircraft continue to survey fire perimeters… Read More ›

• Structure protection progresses on the Bear Creek Fire and Saint George Creek Fire

  By 2025.bearcreekfire on June 27, 2025

  

  Bear Creek Fire (#237): 26,191 acres Saint George Creek Fire (#246): 20,369 acres225 personnel After the last few days of scattered showers, today is the start of a warming and drying trend. Winds will remain light and variable. There is… Read More ›

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