Fire activity was minimal within the Himalaya Road Fire (#223), Aggie Creek Fire (#268) and Obrien Fire (#172) yesterday. Cooler and wetter conditions are moving into the area starting today and are expected to continue through Wednesday. Containment levels increased on the Aggie Creek Fire to 5%and on the Himalaya Road Fire to 19%.
Alaska Division of Forestry
Backhaul and mop-up efforts underway as containment grows on the Nenana Ridge Complex
Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,559 acres, 15% containment Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 20,483 acres, 21% containment Personnel: 374 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 ›
Firefighters continue to make progress on 7 Mile Lookout Fire
Area map of the of the 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222) and the Tok River Fire for July 20, 2025. Click to download map. Size: 3,969 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AK Start Date: June 19, 2025 Cause:… Read More ›
Incursions complicate aerial operations as crews continue to target hot spots on Himalaya Road group fires
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.
Helicopter operations bolster firefighting efforts on Nenana Ridge Complex
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 ›
Rainy weather expected for the Goldrun Complex
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.
Firefighters continue to support as fire activity picks up on 7 Mile Lookout Fire
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 ›
Smoke increases on Aggie Creek and Himalaya Road Fires as crews target hot spots with air support
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).
Infrared drone helps firefighters discover hidden heat on the Nenana Ridge Complex
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 ›
Firefighters continue to make progress securing perimeter of 7 Mile Lookout Fire despite slight uptick in fire activity
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 ›