The Nelchina Glacier Fire (#226) became very active on Wednesday afternoon as temperatures rose and winds from passing thunderstorms increased over the fire area. The increase in fire behavior could be seen along the Glenn Highway near mile marker 128… Read More ›
At approximately 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, winds on the Lush Fire (#199) increased dramatically (up to 30 miles per hour). Extreme fire behavior with wind driven runs, running fire, and spotting occurred. The fire made an estimated two mile run in under two hours, with the fire pushing from southcentral to southwest of the perimeter. Three crews had to be pulled off of the fire and shuttled across the Yukon River towards Rampart. Tankers dropped 2 loads of fire retardant around a cabin on the southwest corner of the fire.
The Roundabout Complex is now mapped at 17,776 acres with 10% completion. The increase in acreage reflects both improved mapping and increased fire activity yesterday. Crews continue to make steady progress, with key operational shifts underway and resources preparing to transition.
A Red Flag Warning has been issued for today due to a forecast calling for high temperatures, low humidity, and wind. These conditions are expected to cause increased fire activity and smoke across the Ptarmigan Complex as fuels become more receptive to fire and hotspots begin to show themselves.
The Birch Lake Fire (#309) is currently burning southeast of Salcha and 4 miles northeast of Birch Lake. The fire is lightning caused, and recent mapping estimates it to be 73 acres. The fire is 60% contained. Two type 2… Read More ›
7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222) Size: 3,120 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AK. Start Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 50% Total Personnel: 140 Evacuation levels for neighborhoods near the 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222): Residents north… Read More ›
Yesterday afternoon, strong winds pushed Ninetyeight Fire (#218) approximately one mile to the southwest. Multiple aircraft responded, including water-scooping aircraft and helicopters, dropping water on the new southwest flank near Mile 32.5. The strong aerial support enabled firefighters to prevent the fire from crossing the Salcha River, and no structures were damaged. The fire is now burning in hardwood fuels. Firefighters made solid progress on structure protection in the area, plumbing many cabins for defense. A hotshot crew will continue patrolling nearby structures around Miles 31-32 and improving protection measures, and firefighters will go direct on this portion of the fire today to prevent additional spread.
Upgrades to evacuation levels for the Nenana Ridge Complex have gone into effect. Updated Evacuations from Fairbanks North Star Borough and Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management 🔴 Level 3 “GO!”: Parks Highway MP 316-333 is now in… Read More ›
Highlights: As expected, gusty northeasterly winds and warm dry weather accelerated fire behavior, creating spot fires and flareups on the Aggie Creek (#268) and Himalaya Road Fire (#223) fires Wednesday. By 6 p.m., flames and black smoke from the Himalaya… Read More ›
Improved mapping has led to a reduction in reported acreage on both fires. The Twelvemile Lake Fire (#220) is now estimated at 18,028 acres—a reduction of 717 acres. The Sand Lake Fire is now 4,821 acres, down 58 acres from… Read More ›
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