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• Firefighters Respond to New 15-Acre Fire Near McGrath

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 18, 2025

  

  8:30 PM Update:   The Wabash Creek Fire is has now grown to an estimated at 53.7 acres, firefighters remain on the ground, focusing suppression efforts on the north side to prevent spread into dense black spruce.  A helicopter is… Read More ›

• Firefighters are responding to new fire along the Tanana River north of Mile Post 1365 Alaska Highway

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 18, 2025

  

  UPDATE 9:30 PM – The Billy Creek Fire (#189) is now estimated to be 15 acres. It continues to smolder with isolated torching. The two retardant tankers have returned to their base after making multiple drops, being able to load… Read More ›

• Crew works to secure the perimeter of Flat Creek Fire off of Chena Hot Springs Road

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 18, 2025

  

  Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) White Mountain Type 2 Initial Attack Crew worked into the evening Tuesday securing the edge of the Flat Creek Fire (#168). Located approximately two miles north of Mile 24 Chena Hot Springs Road, the… Read More ›

• Several new fires spark in southwest Alaska following thunderstorms

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 18, 2025

  

  Fire managers are monitoring several new starts across Southwest Alaska, sparked under dry, warm conditions and a recent round of thunderstorm. Here’s a quick look at recent wildfire activity in the region:  Ganes Creek Fire (#151)  Located approximately 30 miles… Read More ›

• Suppression Efforts Continue as Oskawalik Fire Reaches 1,779 Acres

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 18, 2025

  

  The Oskawalik Fire (#122) is now 1,779 acres and 15% contained, due to the efforts of 91 personnel working along the perimeter. Suppression operations continue to focus on limiting spread to the north and west, with aircraft and ground crews… Read More ›

• Swift action halts spread of Rabbit Fire near Unalakleet

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on June 18, 2025

  9 a.m., Wednesday (June 18) Update: Quick work by six smokejumpers and supporting aircraft stopped the spread of the Rabbit Fire (#176) near Unalakleet Tuesday night, holding it to just under 3 acres. The coordinated effort included single-engine water scoopers,… Read More ›

• DOF responding to new fire off Steese Highway

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 17, 2025

  

  Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) is responding to the Fish Creek Fire (#174) north of Kinross Gold Mine. Multiple thunderstorms moved through the area with frequent lightning Tuesday afternoon. A DOF engine on patrol in the area… Read More ›

• Cluster of lightning-caused wildfires monitored north of Allakaket

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on June 17, 2025

  

  BLM Alaska Fire Service is closely monitoring a cluster of wildfires north of Allakaket. The largest – the approximately 2,000-acre Hogatza Fire (#140) – was very active Tuesday afternoon, producing a smoke plume visible from the Koyukuk River communities of Allakaket and Alatna, located about 30 miles southeast.

• Division of Forestry responding to new fire north of Mile 24 Chena Hot Springs Road

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on June 17, 2025

  

  Update 7:30 PM – Rain and firefighting aircraft put a good damper on the Flat Ceek Fire (#168).  Firefighters on the ground estimate the fire to be 2-acres. The White Mountain crew have been shuttled to the fire along with… Read More ›

• Firefighters corral five new lightning-caused fires across Interior and Northern Alaska

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on June 17, 2025

  

  After a day of hard work Monday, firefighters gained the upper hand on five new lightning-caused fires that ignited across BLM Alaska Fire Service protection areas stretching across northern Alaska. Firefighters expect to complete suppression efforts on these wildfires in… Read More ›

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