Size: 4,094 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of TokStart Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 55% Total Personnel: 102 Evacuation Notices: Operations:On Saturday, gusty winds and warmer, drier weather caused fuels to dry out. However, dozer lines remain muddy… Read More ›
2025 Alaska Fire Season
Himalaya Road Fire Repair Continues as the Fires Consolidate Resources
Highlights: Himalaya Road Fire is undergoing extensive dozer line repair work across an estimated 35-40 miles, while fire resources are also being consolidated to a smaller staging area. The Aggie Creek Fire is currently in patrol status, with crews scouting for… Read More ›
Warm, dry conditions aid repair on Nenana Ridge Complex
Nenana Ridge Complex Update Aug. 3, 2025 Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,572 acres, 22% containment Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 20,471 acres, 47% containment Personnel: 123 Forest roads in the Nenana Ridge Complex have restricted access. Only fire personnel will be allowed access to these… Read More ›
White Mountain T2IA Crew continues work on the Uncle Sam Creek Fire, as a Temporary Flight Restrictions are put in place.
Friday, the White Mountain Type 2 Initial Attack crew was flown in via helicopter just north of the 873-acre Uncle Sam Creek Fire (#376). Their objective is to extinguish the area of heat that was identified during a reconnaissance flight…. Read More ›
Crews prioritize safety and southern edge containment on 7 Mile Lookout Fire
Size: 4,094 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AlaskaStart Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 55% Total Personnel: 104 Evacuation Notices:READY (Level 1): Residents north of Butch Kuth Avenue and on Jack Wade RoadSET (Level 2): Residents on… Read More ›
TFR over Himalaya Road and Aggie Creek fires has been cancelled
Himalaya Road and Aggie Creek Fire Update Aug. 2, 2025 Colby Crawford, Incident Commander Doug Knight, Incident Commander Trainee Acres: 6,057 (Himalaya Road); 34,837 (Aggie Creek) Start Date: June 19, 2025 Location: 25 miles North of Fairbanks Cause: Lightning/naturalPersonnel:… Read More ›
Progress made on Nenana Ridge Complex suppression repair
Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,572 acres, 22% containment Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 20,471 acres, 47% containment Personnel: 145 Forest roads in the Nenana Ridge Complex have restricted access. Only fire personnel will be allowed access to these areas due to ongoing fire activities. The… Read More ›
Crews focus on mop-up with drone support on the 7 Mile Lookout Fire
Size: 4,094 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of TokStart Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 55% Total Personnel: 125 Evacuation Notices:READY (Level 1): Residents north of Butch Kuth Avenue and on Jack Wade RoadSET (Level 2): Residents on Osprey Road,… Read More ›
Backhaul complete on Himalaya Road and Aggie Creek fires, suppression repair underway
Himalaya Road and Aggie Creek Fire Update Aug. 1, 2025 Colby Crawford, Incident Commander Doug Knight, Incident Commander Trainee Acres: 6,057 (Himalaya Road); 34,837 (Aggie Creek) Start Date: June 19, 2025 Location: 25 miles North of Fairbanks Cause: Lightning/naturalPersonnel:… Read More ›
Suppression repair underway on Nenana Ridge Complex
Nenana Ridge Complex Update Aug. 1, 2025 Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,586 acres, 22% containment Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 20,483 acres, 47% containment Personnel: 226 Forest roads in the Nenana Ridge Complex have restricted access. Only fire personnel will be allowed access to these… Read More ›