Alaska Division of Forestry

Containment continues to grow as evacuations downgrade on Himalaya Road group fires

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Fire activity was minimal within the Himalaya Road Fire (#223), Aggie Creek Fire (#268) and Obrien Fire (#172) yesterday. Cooler and wetter conditions will continue through Wednesday. Evacuation levels were downgraded from “Set” to “Ready” in multiple areas near the Himalaya Road Fire and the Aggie Creek Fire. Additional containment was established in Glacier Creek for the Himalaya Road Fire, bringing total containment up to 39%.

Wildland firefighters wearing personal protective equipment, handtools and line gear walk away from the camera along the side of a highway. The highway is on their right side and a densely forested area in on their left side. The trees lead into the horizon of the photo against a blue sky.

Nenana Ridge Complex: Inclement weather moves crews to Little Goldstream, where equipment removal nears completion

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Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,566 acres, 15% containment   Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 20,483 acres, 21% containment  Personnel: 361 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 ›