Alaska Wildland Fire Information

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• Aviation resources prove critical to monitoring and operational planning on fires in northeastern Alaska

  By BLM Alaska Fire Service on July 27, 2025

  

  A detection flight yesterday flew several fires in the Alaska Fire Service (AFS) Upper Yukon Zone, which covers northeastern Alaska, to monitor fire behavior and activity. Daily helicopter reconnaissance flights on the Ptarmigan Complex fires are also helping firefighters determine future work and resource needs based on fire behavior.

• Much needed rain helps firefighters on the 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222).

  By 2025 7 Mile Lookout Fire on July 27, 2025

  Size: 3,969 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AK Start Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 55% Total Personnel: 115 Evacuation levels for neighborhoods near the 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222):• READY (Level 1): Residents north of Butch… Read More ›

• Himalaya Road and Aggie Creek Fires see minimal activity ahead of warmer weather

  By 2025HimalayaRoadFire on July 27, 2025

  

  Fire personnel posing with the Nodwell Crew machinery with the burn scar for Aggie Creek in the distance. July 26, 2025. Area Map for Himalaya Road, Aggie Creek, and Obrien Fires for July 27, 2025. View printable PDF An Ad… Read More ›

• Crews target duff hotspots and snags as heat hides beneath the surface on the Nenana Ridge Complex

  By 2025 Nenana Ridge Complex on July 27, 2025

  

  Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,586 acres, 19% containment   Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 20,483 acres, 41% containment  Personnel: 304 Evacuation Information: Evacuation levels were downgraded Monday, July 21st by the Fairbanks North Star Borough and the Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management along… Read More ›

• Two fires declared out on Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve; Ptarmigan Complex efforts remain focused on monitoring, restoration

  By BLM Alaska Fire Service on July 26, 2025

  

  A slight uptick in containment on the Ptarmigan Complex and two additionally fires declared out in the Upper Yukon Zone reflect the dedicated work of firefighters to actively monitor area fires and strategically respond.  

• Firefighters prepare for burnout operation on 7 Mile Lookout Fire; burn may be lit Sunday 

  By 2025 7 Mile Lookout Fire on July 26, 2025

  

  Size: 3,969 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AK  Start Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 55% Total Personnel: 113  Evacuation levels for neighborhoods near the 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222):   Activities: On Friday, firefighters reinforced control lines… Read More ›

• A smooth transition expected as fire activity remains minimal on the Himalaya Road group fires

  By 2025HimalayaRoadFire on July 26, 2025

  

  Saturday, July 26 will be the Rocky Mountain CIMT2’s final workday. At that time, command will transition to a Type 3 Incident Management Team tomorrow, Sunday, July 27 at 8:00 a.m. Please note, a new information phone line is listed at the bottom of this page.Fire activity remained minimal yesterday within the Himalaya Road Fire (#223), Aggie Creek Fire (#268), and Obrien Fire (#172) areas, primarily due to the prevailing cloudy and wet conditions. The evacuation status is Level 1 “READY”.

• Reinforced lines and recon flights push firefighting efforts forward

  By 2025 Nenana Ridge Complex on July 26, 2025

  

  Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,566 acres, 19% containment   Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 20,483 acres, 41% containment  Personnel: 319 Evacuation Information: Evacuation levels were downgraded Monday, July 21st by the Fairbanks North Star Borough and the Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management along… Read More ›

• BLM AFS fires update: Crews continue work as fire managers prepare for chance of warmer weather, possible increased activity

  By BLM Alaska Fire Service on July 25, 2025

  

  In BLM AFS’s protection area, 166 active fires remain amidst warmer, drier weather conditions, prompting increased vigilance from fire managers. So far, 404 fires have burned nearly 1 million acres. Crews are completing suppression tasks on major fires like Ptarmigan and Lush, while remaining prepared for potential new fire activity.

• Enjoy the upcoming warm weather, but be aware of outdoor closures, fire restrictions and fire safety

  By BLM Alaska Fire Service on July 25, 2025

  

  As you enjoy the warmer weather, please remember to practice fire safety. Ensure any outdoor fires are completely extinguished, and never leave them unattended. Start the weekend off right by being mindful of area closures, fire restrictions and keeping a safe distance from dry vegetation. Together, we can help prevent wildfires and protect our communities.

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