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• Crews wrap perimeter on Oskawalik Fire, begin critical interior work

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 21, 2025

  

  The Oskawalik Fire (#122), burning in black spruce and tundra roughly ten miles south of Crooked Creek, remains at 1,779 acres and is now 30% contained. Firefighters continue operating under a full suppression strategy, with 85 personnel assigned to the… Read More ›

• Alaska National Guard Blackhawk supports Nelchina Glacier Fire as Red Flag warning issued

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 21, 2025

  

  The Nelchina Glacier Fire (#226), located five miles south of Eureka and west of the Nelchina Glacier, Has Grown to 750 acres as of today. Winds have been pushing the fire northward through black spruce and tundra, contributing to its… Read More ›

• Firefighters work to protect allotments, structures from Lush Fire near Rampart

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on June 21, 2025

  

  The Lush Fire (#199) remained active until about midnight, fire managers said Saturday. The fire is still north of the Yukon River across from Rampart. It is estimated at 645 acres.

• Ready evacuation warning issued Friday in area surrounding Central due to uptick in fire activity

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on June 20, 2025

  

  Due to increased fire activity from a group of wildfires burning near Central and Circle, State of Alaska Emergency Operations Center has issued a Level 1 “Ready” evacuation area impacted by the six fires in the area.

• Kechumstuk Creek Fire sees growth overnight 

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 20, 2025

  

  The Kechumstuk Creek Fire (#192) is located approximately 15 miles west of Chicken and was initially reported on June 18 by a passing aircraft. The lightning-caused fire has grown to an estimated 4,201 acres, burning in black spruce and tundra… Read More ›

• Resources working to protect structure on the Marshall Mountain Fire

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 20, 2025

  

  The Salcha River Fire (#197) and Marshall Mountain Fires (#193) were first reported on June 18, 2025, and have since merged, now being managed as the Marshall Mountain Fire (#193). Fairbanks area forestry resources and Smokejumpers are on scene working… Read More ›

• Additional firefighters responding to Bear Creek Fire north of Healy 

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 20, 2025

  

  UPDATE 9:00 pm — The Bear Creek Fire (#237) is burning just west of the Parks Highway at Mile Post 263; the Denali Borough has issued new evacuations due to escalating fire conditions. Numerous structures are now imminently threatened so aircraft… Read More ›

• Structure assessments ongoing on the Twelvemile Lake and Lake George fires

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 20, 2025

  

  The Twelvemile Lake Fire (#220) is a Type 4 incident, located 2.5 miles northeast of Twelvemile lake, now approximately 1,975 acres burning in black spruce and brush. The incident commander is conducting structure and allotment assessments. Additional resources have been… Read More ›

• Firefighters report increased activity on Himalaya Road Fire 

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 20, 2025

  

  Update 10:00 PM 06/21/2025 – The Himalaya Road Fire (#223) has displayed active fire behavior today. The fire crossed a fuel break on the eastern flank and is backing downhill. Tankers are being used to slow fire spread, more air… Read More ›

• Fire Activity Moderates Overnight on Bonanza Creek Fire. Readiness levels in place along Parks Highway

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 20, 2025

  

  Overnight, the Bonanza Creek Fire (#238) that is located on the South of the Parks highway MP 332, saw some moderation in its activity, and it is currently estimated to be 540 acres, with the fire burning primarily concentrated on its southern side…. Read More ›

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