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• 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 U.S. Wildland 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 U.S. Wildland 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.

• Fire crews strengthen control lines and continue mop up 

  By 2025 7 Mile Lookout Fire on July 25, 2025

  

  7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222)  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… Read More ›

• Cool, wet weather supports backhaul and mop-up efforts on the Himalaya Road group fires

  By 2025HimalayaRoadFire on July 25, 2025

  

  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 cool and wet conditions. The evacuation status is set at Level 1 “READY” for all zones.

• Goldstream Creek and Bonanza Creek fires see continued suppression success

  By 2025 Nenana Ridge Complex on July 25, 2025

  

  Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,566 acres, 15% containment   Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 20,483 acres, 41% containment  Personnel: 363 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 ›

• Alaska Division of Forestry wildfire roundup 2025

  By Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on July 25, 2025

  

  🔥 Priority Wildfire Roundup, Alaska DOF July 26, 2025 🔥 🔥 Himalaya Road Group – Rocky Mountain CIMT2 Location: Burning along the Elliott Highway corridor – Discovered: 06/19/2025Himalaya Road Fire (#223) – Cause: Lightning – Acres: 6,194 – Containment: 43%Aggie Creek… Read More ›

• Evacuation level downgraded to Level 1 “Ready” on the Middle and Lower Salcha River areas

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on July 24, 2025

  The Middle and Lower Salcha River Level 2 “Set” evacuation notices has been downgraded to a Level 1 “Ready” due to moderated fire activity and work completed by firefighters to protect the cabins and other sites from the Ninetyeight Fire (#218). All Salcha River area evacuation levels are now at Level 1 “Ready,” which means residents should be ready for potential evacuation. The evacuation map and other information can be found on the Fairbanks North Star Borough Emergency Operations website at Fairbanks North Star Borough. Text WILDFIRES to 67283 to receive text notifications.

• Tlozhavun Fire declared out; crews continue fire and aviation operations on the Ptarmigan Complex

  By U.S. Wildland Fire Service on July 24, 2025

  Fire managers called the Tlozhavun Fire out yesterday after the fire was 100% contained and completely suppressed. A 38-person Type 4 management organization continues to strategically engage on the Ptarmigan Complex fires. Warmer and drier weather will move into the BLM Alaska Fire Service (BLM AFS) Upper Yukon Zone, which covers northeastern Alaska, over the weekend.

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