Burn permits are suspended Tuesday morning, August 26th, in the Tok Fire Prevention Area because of high fire danger resulting from rising temperatures and dry, windy conditions. This suspension will remain in place until conditions change. The National Weather Service… Read More ›
Alaska Division of Forestry
Forest Roads Reopened near the Nenana Ridge Complex Fire Area
Nenana Ridge Complex Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,576- acres Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 20,471 acres Total Containment: 61% Total Personnel: 25 Update: The previously restricted roads have now been reopened, including the following roads and all connecting roads: * Nenana Ridge Road… Read More ›
DOF Statewide Fire Roundup for August 16th, 2025
This will be the final update for the Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) fires this Alaska fire season unless there is significant activity. While repair work on the affected areas will continue as the season winds down, anyone… Read More ›
DOF Statewide Fire Roundup for August 13th, 2025
August 13th, 2025 Tok Area: 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222) 4,094 acres I Containment: 55% I Total Personnel: 58 Update: Crews worked along the southern and eastern sides of the fire, focusing on cooling the heat found in earlier checks…. Read More ›
DOF Statewide Fire Roundup for August 10th, 2025
August 10th, 2025 Tok Area: 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222) 4,094 acres I Containment: 55% I Total Personnel: 52 Update: Warm, dry weather and gusty winds on Saturday increased fire activity. Tanana Chiefs (T2IA) and North Star (T2) crews, supported… Read More ›
Burn Permits suspended in Tok Prevention Area
Burn permits are suspended Sunday morning, August 10th, in the Tok Fire Prevention Area because of very high fire danger resulting from rising temperatures and dry, windy conditions. This suspension will remain in place until conditions change. The National Weather… Read More ›
Statewide Fire Activity Roundup
August 7th, 2025 Tok Area: 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222) 4,094 acres I Containment: 55% I Total Personnel: 58 8/7/25- Update: Due to continued suppression efforts and recent rain showers, all evacuation notices have been lifted for the 7 Mile Lookout… Read More ›
Forestry Crews Quickly Contain Smoldering Lightning-Struck Tree on Chena Hot Springs Road
Last night, Tuesday, August 5th around 9:00 PM, a member of the public reported a smoke column near milepost 24 on Chena Hot Springs Road. A Division of Forestry & Fire Protection helicopter and engine were dispatched to the location,… Read More ›
Red Flag Warnings for Copper River Basin and Tok Cutoff Today, Delta Area Tomorrow
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for today, Wednesday, August 6th, from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM for the Copper River Basin extending to the Tok Cutoff. Hot, dry, and windy conditions are expected, creating a… Read More ›
Evacuation Levels Lifted for Himalaya Road and Aggie Creek Fires
Acres: 6,057 (Himalaya Road); 34,837 (Aggie Creek) Start Date: June 19, 2025 Location: 25 miles North of Fairbanks Cause: Lightning/natural Personnel: 40 on Himalaya Road; 3 on Aggie Creek. Fuels: Black spruce, grass Containment: 60% on… Read More ›