The Alaska State Parks Whitefish Campground is now reopened to the public for recreation due to moderated fire weather and the rightsizing and consolidation of incident resources. Containment increased on the Himalaya Road Fire (#223) to 50% as the fire… Read More ›
Alaska Division of Forestry
Tok Area Implements Burn Suspension Due to High Fire Danger and Ongoing 7 Mile Lookout Fire Activity
TOK, AK – July 29, 2025 – Effective 9:00 AM on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, the Tok Area has implemented a burn suspension. This decision comes as the Tok Area enters a period of High Fire Danger, significantly influenced by… Read More ›
Showers and cool temperatures aid firefighting efforts on Nenana Ridge Complex
Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,586 acres, 22% containment Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 20,483 acres, 42% containment Personnel: 276 Evacuation Information: All evacuation levels were downgraded Monday, July 28th by the Fairbanks North Star Borough and the Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management… Read More ›
7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222) receives significant sunshine, leading to increased smoke
Size: 3,969 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AK Start Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 55% Total Personnel: 121 The 7 Mile Lookout Fire received significant sunshine Sunday, which lead to increased smoke within the fire area…. Read More ›
Despite visible smoke yesterday, fire activity remains minimal on Aggie Creek and Himalaya Road Fires
Warm and dry conditions throughout the weekend saw an increase of smoke from the Aggie Creek Fire (#243), however, all smoke and heat were located to be coming from the interior of the fire perimeter, surrounded by hardwood fuel types,… Read More ›
Steady progress made across Nenana Ridge Complex
Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,586 acres, 22% containment  Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 20,483 acres, 42% containment Personnel: 276 Evacuation Information: Evacuation levels were downgraded Monday, July 21st by the Fairbanks North Star Borough and the Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management along… Read More ›
Much needed rain helps firefighters on the 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222).
Size: 3,969 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AK Start Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 55% Total Personnel: 115 Evacuation levels for neighborhoods near the 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222):• READY (Level 1): Residents north of Butch… Read More ›
Himalaya Road and Aggie Creek Fires see minimal activity ahead of warmer weather
Fire personnel posing with the Nodwell Crew machinery with the burn scar for Aggie Creek in the distance. July 26, 2025. Area Map for Himalaya Road, Aggie Creek, and Obrien Fires for July 27, 2025. View printable PDF An Ad… Read More ›
Crews target duff hotspots and snags as heat hides beneath the surface on the Nenana Ridge Complex
Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,586 acres, 19% containment Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 20,483 acres, 41% containment Personnel: 304 Evacuation Information: Evacuation levels were downgraded Monday, July 21st by the Fairbanks North Star Borough and the Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management along… Read More ›
Firefighters prepare for burnout operation on 7 Mile Lookout Fire; burn may be lit SundayÂ
Size: 3,969 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AK Start Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 55% Total Personnel: 113 Evacuation levels for neighborhoods near the 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222): Activities: On Friday, firefighters reinforced control lines… Read More ›