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• DOF is responding to the Twelvemile Lake and Lake George Fires in the Delta Junction Area

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 19, 2025

  

  Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) firefighters are responding to two fires east of Delta Junction.  The Lake George Fire (#224) is approximately .5 acres, 1.5 miles east of Lake George, smoldering and creeping in spruce and hardwoods. Cabins… Read More ›

• Gilmore Trail Fire initiates ‘READY’ and ‘SET’ status by Fairbanks Borough

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 19, 2025

  

  Update 9:00pm The estimated acreage has increased to 10 acres on the Gilmore Trail Fire (#233). City resources, a helicopter, retardant plane, and smokejumpers have been ordered to the fire. Fairbanks North Star Borough has issued a level 3 ‘GO’ for Monzulla Lane,… Read More ›

• DOF Responds to 7 Mile Lookout Fire Near Tok 

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 19, 2025

  

  Update 11:35 pm– With the help of smokejumpers and aircraft utilizing retardant around the fire perimeter, ground resources will be able to continue direct suppression efforts. The fire is currently estimated at 17 acres, burning in black spruce and tundra…. Read More ›

• Himalya Road Fire prompts “READY” status in Fairbanks North Star Borough

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 19, 2025

  

  Update 10:30pmFirefighters are reporting fire behavior as creeping and smoldering, as the fire has grown to 20 acres. Ground resources are on their way to support smokejumpers on the ground as they start to cut a saw line to build a… Read More ›

• New Wildfire Reported Near Eureka Roadhouse Five Miles Off the Glenn Highway

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 19, 2025

  

  10:00 PM Fire Update: Fire activity on the Mile 128 Glenn Hwy Fire (#226) has moderated this evening as the fire has reached areas of higher fuel moisture and a decrease in nighttime temperatures due to the proximity of the… Read More ›

• Fire updates across southwest Alaska

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 19, 2025

  

  Telidaside Fire (#137) Firefighters have completed point protection objectives for values at risk in the area. This strategy involves placing sprinkler systems and water pumps near cabins or homes so they can quickly be activated if the fire approaches due… Read More ›

• Crews cutting sawline around Billy Creek Fire

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 19, 2025

  

  The Billy Creek Fire (#189) burning on the north side of the Tanana River about 5.5 miles northwest of Dot Lake is estimated to be 10.3 acres. The Pioneer Peak Hotshots and 10 members of the Tanana Chiefs Type 2… Read More ›

• Flat Creek Fire contained, mop up continues

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 19, 2025

  

  Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) White Mountain Type 2 Initial Attack Crew worked Wednesday to extinguish areas of heat on the 1.8-acre Flat Creek Fire (#168) north of Pleasant Valley. They completed clearing the perimeter of burnable material… Read More ›

• Rampart becomes hub of firefighting activity as crews mobilize for Lush Fire

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on June 19, 2025

  

  Rampart is set to become a busy hub in the coming days as additional firefighting resources – including a Type 3 Incident Management Team and multiple crews – mobilize in response to the Lush Fire (#199), burning across the Yukon River.

• Fairbanks Borough Issues Level 1 “Ready” Status Along Salcha River Due to Marshall Mountain Fire

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 19, 2025

  

  The Salcha River Fire (#197) and Marshall Mountain Fire (#193) have merged and are now being managed as the Marshall Mountain Fire (#193). The fire is estimated at 300 acres and continues to burn in black spruce with active flame… Read More ›

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