Mop up and structure protection continues on the Himalaya Road Fire (#223), Aggie Creek Fire (#268) and Obrien Fire (#172). Crews work toward increasing containment on the Himalaya Road Fire along Haystack Drive. On the Aggie Creek Fire, crews finished prepping structures on Himilaya Loop Road and are assessing structures to the south of the fire. Firefighters on the Obrien Fire finished laying hose around the BLM Recreation shelters. All three fires are responding to the warmer, dryer conditions as interior pockets of fuel are burning.
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Surge resources making progress along the Parks Highway on the Nenana Ridge Complex
Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,554 acres Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 20,535 acres Personnel: 555 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!”: 🟡… Read More ›
Crews complete key work as Nelchina Glacier Fire reaches 19% containment
The Nelchina Glacier Fire (#226), located approximately 3 miles south of the Eureka Roadhouse, remains 3,920 acres and is now 19% contained. There are currently 69 personnel assigned to the fire. Fire crews have completed mop-up to the 100-foot standard… Read More ›
Twelvemile and Sand Lake Fires show no growth
View printable PDF of map The Twelvemile Lake Fire (#220) sits at 23,423 acres. The Sand Lake Fire (#292) totals 6,294 acres. Warm and dry conditions with higher winds increased fire activity on areas across the Twelvemile (#220) and Sand Lake (#292) fires yesterday…. Read More ›
Mat-Su Type 2 Crew arrives in Tok to help out on 7 Mile Lookout Fire
7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222) Size: 3,924 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AK Start Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 55% Total Personnel: 138 Evacuation levels for neighborhoods near the 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222): Residents north… Read More ›
Containment grows on Haystack Drive, structure protection continues
Mop up and structure protection continues on the Himalaya Road Fire (#223), Aggie Creek Fire (#268) and Obrien Fire (#172). Containment on the Himalaya Road Fire was achieved along a section of Haystack Drive. On the Aggie Creek Fire, crews… Read More ›
Improvements to pilot car operations, utilities and evacuation levels on the Nenana Ridge Complex
Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,540 acres Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 20,393 acres Personnel: 525 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!”: 🟡… Read More ›
Steady progress on Nelchina Glacier Fire as suppression repair planning begins
Fire crews on the Nelchina Glacier Fire (#226) located just 3 miles south of the Eureka Roadhouse Fire (#226) continue to make steady progress, working towards completion of mop up operations along the north edge of the fire. Crews are… Read More ›
Protection measures the focus for Twelvemile and Sand Lake Fires
View printable PDF of map The Twelvemile Lake Fire (#220) sits at 23,423 acres. The Sand Lake Fire (#292) totals 6,294 acres. Moderate fire activity was seen yesterday on the Twelvemile (#220) and Sand Lake (#292) fires. Light precipitation fell over the fires which… Read More ›
Community meeting this evening in Tok; Firefighters take advantage of cooler weather and rain on 7 Mile Lookout Fire
Community Meeting: A community meeting will be held today, July 12th, at 6:00 pm at the Tok Dog Musher’s Association (1311 Alaska Hwy, Tok, AK, 99780). Fire managers will discuss updates on the 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222) and the… Read More ›