As cooler temperatures and intermittent rain showers move into the region, fire crews continue to make steady progress on the 4,000-acre Nelchina Glacier Fire (#226), located south of Eureka Junction. The recent wetting rains have aided suppression efforts, though they’ve… 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: 0% Total Personnel: 108 Evacuation levels for neighborhoods near the 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222): Residents north of Butch Kuth Ave and on Jack Wade Rd are at READY (Level 1). Residents on Butch Kuth Ave,… Read More ›
Tractor Trail Fire (#334), located 4 miles southeast of Northway, is estimated at 90 acres. It is 90% contained and in monitoring status. Lake Mansfield Fire (#282), which may be visible from the road, is located 26.5 miles northwest… Read More ›
7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222) Size: 3,101 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AK. Start Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 0% Total Personnel: 101 Evacuation levels for neighborhoods near the 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222): Residents north… Read More ›
Himalaya Road Fire (#233): 3,540 acres Aggie Creek Fire (#268): 2,797 acresWashington Creek Fire (#232): 5.7 acres0% containment for all three Helicopters, fixed-wing Scoopers and an air tanker assisted firefighters Sunday with consistent water drops on the Himalaya Road Fire (#223) and Aggie… Read More ›
Due to recent precipitation around much of the area, fire danger has moderated allowing the Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, Kenai-Kodiak Area Office, to rescind the current burn suspension. As of 9:00 am on Monday, June 30, 2025, the… Read More ›
A reconnaissance flight was conducted early this morning over the Nelchina Fire (#226), located approximately four miles south of Eureka Lodge along the Glenn Highway. The flight aimed to assess current fire activity and identify potential access points for inserting… Read More ›
With cooler and wetter weather, burn permit suspensions for the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF), Valdez-Copper River Fire Prevention Area will be lifted beginning on Sunday, June 29, 2025. This suspension is being lifted because of a… Read More ›
7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222) Size: 3,101 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AK. Start Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 0% Total Personnel: 91 Evacuation levels for neighborhoods near the 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222): Residents north… Read More ›
Tractor Trail Fire (#334), located 4 miles southeast of Northway, is estimated at 90 acres. Backhauling of supplies started on Saturday. Firefighters are preparing to place the fire into monitoring status. Lake Mansfield Fire (#282), which may be visible from… Read More ›
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