Fire activity was minimal within the Himalaya Road Fire (#223), Aggie Creek Fire (#268) and Obrien Fire (#172), with hot spots popping up on the west side of Aggie Creek. More hot spots and smoke columns are expected tomorrow with another warm, dry day. There were two incursions into the Temporary Flight Restriction over these fires yesterday, which poses serious risks to firefighter and public safety.
Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,576 acres, 15% containment Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 20,530 acres, 14% containment Personnel: 380 Evacuation Information: Evacuation levels were downgraded Wednesday, July 16th by the Fairbanks North Star Borough and the Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management along… Read More ›
Rain is expected to spread across the Kobuk Valley where the nine fires of the Goldrun Complex continue to smolder and show little fire activity. While rain is anticipated, crews continue to provide protection for Alaska Native allotments, structures and values at risk.
Size: 3,946 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AK Start Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 55% Total Personnel: 65 Evacuation levels for neighborhoods near the 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222): Residents north of Butch Kuth Ave and… Read More ›
Based on yesterday’s warmer temperatures, lower humidity, and the expectation of the same for today, increased smoke was seen, creating a moderate expectation of torching trees or a singular torching tree within the Himalaya Road Fire (#223), Aggie Creek Fire (#268) and Obrien Fire (#172).
Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,576 acres, 15% containment Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 20,530 acres, 14% containment Personnel: 433 Evacuation Information: Evacuation levels were downgraded Wednesday, July 16th by the Fairbanks North Star Borough and the Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management along… Read More ›
Size: 3,946 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AK Start Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 55% Total Personnel: 131 Evacuation levels for neighborhoods near the 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222): Residents north of Butch Kuth Ave and… Read More ›
With warmer temperatures and lower humidity, increased fire behavior is expected, with evidence of creeping and smoldering within the Himalaya Road Fire (#223), Aggie Creek Fire (#268) and Obrien Fire (#172).
Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,576 acres, 13% containment Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 20,530 acres, 14% containment Personnel: 419 Evacuation Information: Evacuation levels were downgraded Wednesday, July 16th by the Fairbanks North Star Borough and the Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management along… Read More ›
Size: 3,924 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AK Start Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 55% Total Personnel: 131 Evacuation levels for neighborhoods near the 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222): Residents north of Butch Kuth Ave and… Read More ›
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