Mop up and structure protection continues on the Himalaya Road Fire (#223), Aggie Creek Fire (#268) and Obrien Fire (#172). Additional structure assessments were completed along the Elliot Highway between mileposts 35 and 40 in the event the warm and… Read More ›
Alaska Division of Forestry
Bear Creek Fire Increases Containment
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 ›
No change reported on the Salcha Group Fires overnight
Salcha Group Fires Map on July 11, 2025. View printable PDF of map This will be the last update for the Salcha Group Fires unless significant change occurs. These fires remain unstaffed due to higher priority fires threatening communities and… Read More ›
Crews push deeper into burn area on the Nelchina Glacier Fire as suppression repair plans take shape
Fire crews on the Nelchina Glacier Fire (#226) continued mop-up operations along the north edge of the fire Thursday, working 40 to 60 feet into the burned area with a goal of reaching 100 feet. Structure protection equipment has been… Read More ›
Crews work to remove hazards on Twelvemile and Sand Lake Fires
The Twelvemile Lake Fire (#220) sits at 23,423 acres. The Sand Lake Fire (#292) totals 6,294 acres. Moderated fire activity yesterday on the Twelvemile (#220) and Sand Lake Fire (#292) allowed resources to make progress in strengthening lines and identifying action points. Helicopter and… Read More ›
Fire activity on 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222) slows with rain, Tok residents encouraged to attend community meeting.
Community Meeting A community meeting will be held on Saturday, July 12, at 6:00 pm at the Tok Dog Musher’s Association (1311 Alaska Hwy, Tok, AK 99780). Fire managers will provide updates and answer questions about the 7 Mile Lookout… Read More ›
Hard work leads to containment progress on Aggie Creek Fire
Mop up and structure protection continues on the Himalaya Road Fire (#223), Aggie Creek Fire (#268) and Obrien Fire (#172). Containment progress was made on the Aggie Creek Fire near the pipeline and structure protection was strengthened along Himalaya Loop…. Read More ›
Nenana Ridge Complex: Evacuation levels updated ahead of July 11 community meeting
A community meeting is scheduled for Friday, July 11, at 6 p.m. at the Ester Volunteer Fire Department, located at 3570 Old Nenana Highway. The meeting will be recorded and posted online after its conclusion. Evacuation Information Evacuation levels were updated… Read More ›
Salcha Group fires remain in monitor status
Salcha Group Fires Map on July 10, 2025. View printable PDF of map These fires remain unstaffed due to higher priority fires threatening communities and infrastructure in the region. They will continue to be monitored by air and ground resources…. Read More ›
Continued progress on Nelchina Glacier Fire as crews begin suppression repair
Crews continued making steady progress on the Nelchina Glacier Fire (#226) three miles south of the Eureka roadhouse yesterday as calm, dry weather supported safe and effective operations on the ground.