The Salcha River Fire (#197) and Marshall Mountain Fires (#193) were first reported on June 18, 2025, and have since merged, now being managed as the Marshall Mountain Fire (#193). Fairbanks area forestry resources and Smokejumpers are on scene working… Read More ›
Alaska Division of Forestry
Additional firefighters responding to Bear Creek Fire north of Healy
UPDATE 9:00 pm — The Bear Creek Fire (#237) is burning just west of the Parks Highway at Mile Post 263; the Denali Borough has issued new evacuations due to escalating fire conditions. Numerous structures are now imminently threatened so aircraft… Read More ›
Firefighters report increased activity on Himalaya Road Fire
Update 10:00 PM 06/21/2025 – The Himalaya Road Fire (#223) has displayed active fire behavior today. The fire crossed a fuel break on the eastern flank and is backing downhill. Tankers are being used to slow fire spread, more air… Read More ›
Fire Activity Moderates Overnight on Bonanza Creek Fire. Readiness levels in place along Parks Highway
Overnight, the Bonanza Creek Fire (#238) that is located on the South of the Parks highway MP 332, saw some moderation in its activity, and it is currently estimated to be 540 acres, with the fire burning primarily concentrated on its southern side…. Read More ›
Retardant and dozers work to slow growth of the Gilmore Trail Fire
As of Friday morning, the Gilmore Trail Fire is approximately 15 acres. Multiple loads of retardant were utilized Thursday to support suppression efforts. Currently smokejumpers, engine crews and dozers are working to contain the fire; one additional handcrew and water… Read More ›
Nelchina Glacier Fire, previously reported as the Glenn Highway Fire, consumes 120 acres along the Glenn Highway near mile marker 128
The Nelchina Glacier Fire (#226), previously listed as the Mile Marker 128 Glenn Highway Fire, 4 miles southeast of Eureka Roadhouse, continued to show moderate growth over the past 24 hours. The fire burning in black spruce and tundra has consumed roughly… Read More ›
Oskawalik Fire Fully Lined, Crews Begin Interior Mop Up
The Oskawalik Fire (#122), located about ten miles south of Crooked Creek, remains at 1,779 acres and is now 24% contained, thanks to the efforts of 104 personnel working the incident. The fire is burning in tundra and black spruce… Read More ›
DOF is responding to the Twelvemile Lake and Lake George Fires in the Delta Junction Area
Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) firefighters are responding to two fires east of Delta Junction. The Lake George Fire (#224) is approximately .5 acres, 1.5 miles east of Lake George, smoldering and creeping in spruce and hardwoods. Cabins… Read More ›
Gilmore Trail Fire initiates ‘READY’ and ‘SET’ status by Fairbanks Borough
Update 9:00pm The estimated acreage has increased to 10 acres on the Gilmore Trail Fire (#233). City resources, a helicopter, retardant plane, and smokejumpers have been ordered to the fire. Fairbanks North Star Borough has issued a level 3 ‘GO’ for Monzulla Lane,… Read More ›
DOF Responds to 7 Mile Lookout Fire Near Tok
Update 11:35 pm– With the help of smokejumpers and aircraft utilizing retardant around the fire perimeter, ground resources will be able to continue direct suppression efforts. The fire is currently estimated at 17 acres, burning in black spruce and tundra…. Read More ›