Last night, Tuesday, August 5th around 9:00 PM, a member of the public reported a smoke column near milepost 24 on Chena Hot Springs Road. A Division of Forestry & Fire Protection helicopter and engine were dispatched to the location,… Read More ›
2025 Alaska Fire Season
Red Flag Warnings for Copper River Basin and Tok Cutoff Today, Delta Area Tomorrow
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for today, Wednesday, August 6th, from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM for the Copper River Basin extending to the Tok Cutoff. Hot, dry, and windy conditions are expected, creating a… Read More ›
Evacuation Levels Lifted for Himalaya Road and Aggie Creek Fires
Acres: 6,057 (Himalaya Road); 34,837 (Aggie Creek) Start Date: June 19, 2025 Location: 25 miles North of Fairbanks Cause: Lightning/natural Personnel: 40 on Himalaya Road; 3 on Aggie Creek. Fuels: Black spruce, grass Containment: 60% on… Read More ›
7 Mile Lookout Fire crews focus on remaining hotspots and equipment removal
Size: 4,094 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AlaskaStart Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 55% Total Personnel: 99 Evacuation Notices near the 7 Mile Lookout Fire: Operations:As suppression efforts begin to wind down on the 7 Mile… Read More ›
Heavy Equipment Repairs Caribou Creek on the Himalaya Road Fire
Acres: 6,057 (Himalaya Road); 34,837 (Aggie Creek) Start Date: June 19, 2025 Location: 25 miles North of Fairbanks Cause: Lightning/natural Personnel: 40 on Himalaya Road; 3 on Aggie Creek. Fuels: Black spruce, grass Containment: 60% on… Read More ›
Cool, wet weather slows repairs on Nenana Ridge Complex as smaller organization assumes command
Nenana Ridge Complex Update Aug. 5, 2025 Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,572 acres, 22% containment Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 20,471 acres, 47% containment Personnel: 61 Forest roads in the Nenana Ridge Complex have restricted access. Only fire personnel will be allowed access to these… Read More ›
Firefighters and UAS Work Together to Make Progress on Uncle Sam Creek Fire
Uncle Sam Creek Fire Update 872 acres as of 8/4/25 Firefighters continue to make progress on the Uncle Sam Creek Fire. The White Mountain crew is actively engaged on the northern edge, extending to the northwest corner of the fire…. Read More ›
Firefighters continue work on 7 Mile Lookout Fire as evacuation levels reduce
Size: 4,094 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AlaskaStart Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 55% Total Personnel: 100 Evacuation Notices near the 7 Mile Lookout Fire: Operations:Fire activity remained low on Sunday, and evacuation levels around the… Read More ›
Olnes Pond Campground Reopens as Repair Work Continues on the Himalaya Road and Aggie Creek Fires
Acres: 6,057 (Himalaya Road); 34,837 (Aggie Creek) Start Date: June 19, 2025 Location: 25 miles North of Fairbanks Cause: Lightning/natural Personnel: 40 on Himalaya Road; 17 on Aggie Creek. Fuels: Black spruce, grass Containment: 60% on… Read More ›
Hot spots mitigated as suppression repair continues on Nenana Ridge Complex
Nenana Ridge Complex Update Aug. 4, 2025 Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,572 acres, 22% containment Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 20,471 acres, 47% containment Personnel: 65 Forest roads in the Nenana Ridge Complex have restricted access. Only fire personnel will be allowed access to these… Read More ›
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