Following two days of rain, the sun has returned over the Ninetyeight Fire (#218), bringing clearer skies and improved visibility for aerial reconnaissance. Conditions on the ground have stabilized, with minimal fire growth observed. The fire is currently smoldering and creeping with some interior heat.
The Ptarmigan Complex experienced moderate fire activity yesterday morning due to mostly cloudy weather accompanied by a light drizzle. Activity increased slightly on the north end of the Turtle Fire (#243) as cloud cover broke and temperatures increased in the early afternoon. The area expects to see a warming, drying trend for the weekend. This may lead to an increase in fire activity and visible smoke.
The Roundabout Complex is now 47,819 acres, with all 2,300 acres of growth yesterday occurring on the Moldy Fire. The expansion was concentrated on the southeast corner near Roundabout Mountain. Dry conditions persist with no rainfall received and no precipitation expected until after the weekend.
Mop up and structure protection continues on the Himalaya Road Fire (#223), Aggie Creek Fire (#268) and Obrien Fire (#172). Containment progress was made on the Aggie Creek Fire near the pipeline and structure protection was strengthened along Himalaya Loop…. Read More ›
KEY MESSAGE: The State of Alaska is offering support through the Alaska Individual Assistance Program which helps people whose homes or essential property have been impacted by the fires. This includes: Individual and Family Grants (IFG) and Temporary Housing Grants… Read More ›
A community meeting is scheduled for Friday, July 11, at 6 p.m. at the Ester Volunteer Fire Department, located at 3570 Old Nenana Highway. The meeting will be recorded and posted online after its conclusion. Evacuation Information Evacuation levels were updated… Read More ›
Salcha Group Fires Map on July 10, 2025. View printable PDF of map These fires remain unstaffed due to higher priority fires threatening communities and infrastructure in the region. They will continue to be monitored by air and ground resources…. Read More ›
Crews continued making steady progress on the Nelchina Glacier Fire (#226) three miles south of the Eureka roadhouse yesterday as calm, dry weather supported safe and effective operations on the ground.
Public information map for the Twelvemile Lake and Sand Lake fires, July 10, 2025. View printable PDF of map The Twelvemile Lake Fire (#220) sits at 23,423 acres. The Sand Lake Fire (#292) totals 6,294 acres. Negligible fire activity yesterday as wetter, cooler conditions… Read More ›
Widespread rain moderated fire activity on the Ptarmigan Complex as a front stalled over the area on Wednesday. A Remote Automatic Weather Station (RAWS) near mile 140 of the Steese highway reported up to half of an inch of rain… Read More ›
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