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• Salcha River Fire and Marshall Mountain Fire burn close together near the Salcha River

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

  

  Two lightning-caused fires are burning near each other 5 miles northwest of River Mile 46 on the Salcha River. The Salcha River Fire (#197) is estimated at 25 acres and the Marshall Mountain Fire (#193) estimated at 40 acres, are… Read More ›

• Trails, cabins closed as wildfire burns in White Mountains National Recreation Area

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

  

  The Bureau of Land Management Eastern Interior Field Office temporarily closed the western portion of the White Mountains National Recreation Area on Wednesday due to a wildfire. The closure includes trails, public use cabins, trail shelters, and the Wickersham Dome… Read More ›

• Fish Creek Fire off the Steese Highway is now in monitor status

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

  

  Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) Fairbanks #1 Type 2 Crew had overnighted near the Fish Creek Fire (#174), a lighting caused fire Tuesday afternoon located about 2.25 miles east of Mile 25 Steese Highway, north of Kinross… Read More ›

• Pilot spots new fire; Kechumstuk Creek, 15 miles west of Chicken

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

  

  Update 8:30pm The estimated acreage of the Kechumstuk Creek Fire (#192) has increased to 600 acres due to receptive fuels and shifting winds. Two scoopers have been on scene working on the east side of the fire perimeter. Smokejumpers have… Read More ›

• 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 ›

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