KEY MESSAGE: Additional containment was added on the northeast side of the Bear Creek Fire (#237). Fire behavior was minimal on both fires with areas of heat holding in scattered pockets along the fires edge as well as interior unburned… Read More ›
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Additional crews and equipment focus on priority work along highway on the Nenana Ridge Complex
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!”: 🟡 Level 2 “SET”: 🟢 Level 1 “READY”: Evacuation shelters in… Read More ›
Denali Borough Reminds Residents That State Assistance Is Available
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 ›
Rain lends a hand to firefighters on Bear Creek Fire
On both fires, rain fell steadily throughout the day and humidity was high. These weather conditions significantly diminished fire behavior and wetted fuels. The section of the Parks Highway near the Bear Creek Fire with a 45 mile per hour… Read More ›
Positive weather trends reduce fire behavior on Bear Creek Fire
Key Message: Cooler, wetter weather and high relative humidity is predicted to continue Wednesday. These favorable conditions aid firefighters who are mopping up residual heat and embers near the fires perimeter and around structures. Firefighters from the Massachusetts Department of… Read More ›
Parks Highway pilot cars discontinued near Healy; Reduced speed limit in effect
Key Message: Starting Tuesday, July 8th at 9AM, in coordination with the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, the pilot car operation between MP 264 and 273 on the Parks Highway will be discontinued. A reduced speed limit… Read More ›
Morning rains bring short term relief for firefighters on the Nelchina Glacier Fire (#226)
Light precipitation fell over the fire area early yesterday morning, bringing some much-needed relief to firefighters on the ground at the Nelchina Glacier Fire (#226), 4 miles south of Eureka Roadhouse. Cooler temperatures and higher humidity associated with the passing… Read More ›
Fire crews keep Nelchina Glacier Fire in check with hard work and aerial support.
Public on the Glenn Highway saw less smoke from the Nelchina Glacier Fire (#226), 4 miles south of Eureka Junction yesterday as crews continue to use helicopter buckets to support fire suppression efforts. Today, crews will continue to construct direct… Read More ›
A Red Flag Warning is in Effect for the Bear Creek Fire and the Saint George Creek Fire as Alaska Moves to Preparedness Level 5 (PL5)
Bear Creek Fire (#237): 28,652 acresSaint George Creek Fire (#246): 34,296 acres334 personnel A Red Flag Warning is in effect again today for the Bear Creek Fire and the Saint George Creek Fire, with high winds, dry fuels, and south… Read More ›
Firefighters continue their efforts to strengthen containment lines on 7 Mile Lookout Fire and Tok River Fire
7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222) Size: 3,120 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AK. Start Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 54% Total Personnel: 141 Evacuation levels for neighborhoods near the 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222): Residents north… Read More ›
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