7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222) Size: 3,924 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AK Start Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 55% Total Personnel: 131 Evacuation levels for neighborhoods near the 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222): Residents north… Read More ›
2025 Alaska Fire Season
Minimal fire activity observed across the Ptarmigan Complex
There was minimal fire activity present yesterday across the complex, with observed fire behavior consisting of creeping and smoldering, including isolated single tree torching on the Turtle (#243). The weather area forecast for the Ptarmigan Complex calls for scattered moisture, cooler temperatures, and potential thunderstorms over the next few days.
Fire growth remains minimal on Elephant and Lush fires; crews continue structure protection and mop up
The Elephant and Lush fires continued to show minimal activity throughout the day yesterday. Firefighters remained focused on protecting values at risk.
Firefighters make progress overnight on Johnson Fire
Update as of July 14 at 11:40 AM The Johnson Fire is now contained and controlled. Update as of July 14 at 9:30 AM Six smokejumpers and a helitack crew remained on the Johnson Fire overnight to continue suppression efforts…. Read More ›
Crews Advance on Containment as Fire Activity Increases Slightly on the Ninetyeight Fire
The Ninetyeight Fire (#218) continues to challenge crews with warm, dry weather conditions that have led to moderate fire behavior. Over the weekend, fire activity slightly increased, with creeping and smoldering observed along the southern edge, while single-tree torching occurred in the north.
Persistent dry conditions expand Roundabout Complex as firefighters work to hold the line at the Koyukuk River
The Moldy Fire (#279) remains the only active fire within the Roundabout Complex, now totaling 73,185 acres. Extreme fire behavior on both the north and south ends of the fire resulted in an increase of about 10,000 acres yesterday. No changes to evacuation levels and no firefighter injuries or accidents were reported.
Mop up and structure protection continues on Himalaya Road Fire
Mop up and structure protection continues on the Himalaya Road Fire (#223), Aggie Creek Fire (#268) and Obrien Fire (#172). Crews work toward increasing containment on the Himalaya Road Fire along Haystack Drive. On the Aggie Creek Fire, crews finished prepping structures on Himilaya Loop Road and are assessing structures to the south of the fire. Firefighters on the Obrien Fire finished laying hose around the BLM Recreation shelters. All three fires are responding to the warmer, dryer conditions as interior pockets of fuel are burning.
Surge resources making progress along the Parks Highway on the Nenana Ridge Complex
Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,554 acres Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 20,535 acres Personnel: 555 Evacuation Information Evacuation levels were updated on Thursday, July 10th, by the Fairbanks North Star Borough and the Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. 🔴 Level 3 “GO!”: 🟡… Read More ›
Containment and mop up continues on the Bear Creek and Saint George Creek fires
KEY MESSAGE: Firefighters will take advantage of anticipated cooler and more humid conditions to strengthen control lines and expand mop-up operations. Scattered lightning moved through the area, but rain was isolated and may not have reached the fire. Crews remain… Read More ›
Work on Gisasa Fire wrapping up; weather change forecast for western Alaska
Eight smokejumpers assigned to the Gisasa Fire (#432) are in the final stages of mop up, working to identify and put out any remaining heat that could potentially threaten the containment line. The fire is 80 percent contained, and firefighters have hose around the perimeter.