Warmer temperatures are likely to reveal interior smoke, but fire activity is expected to be limited today on the Himalaya Road Fire (#223), Aggie Creek Fire (#268) and Obrien Fire (#172). Improved conditions allowed for landowners to access their property inside the Washington Creek fire footprint.
Alaska Division of Forestry
Parks Highway evacuation levels downgraded, pilot car operations for Nenana Ridge Complex end.
Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,572 acres, 12 % containment Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 20,558 acres, 9 % containment Personnel: 449 Evacuation Information: Containment of the fire line along the Parks Highway has made it possible for the Fairbanks North Star Borough and the Alaska… Read More ›
Burn suspension lifted in Kenai, Kodiak, and Mat-Su Areas
Burn Permit Suspensions Lifted for Kenai, Kodiak, and Mat-Su Areas Due to moderated fire behavior in the interior and the redistribution of firefighting resources to local areas, along with weather conditions, the Division of Forestry & Fire Protection has lifted… Read More ›
Bucket Work Continues on the Southeast Side of the 7 Mile Lookout Fire
Area map of the of the 7 Mile Lookout Fire and the Tok River Fire for July 16, 2025. Click map to download PDF Size: 3,924 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AK Start Date: June 19, 2025 Cause:… Read More ›
Rain slows fire behavior as crews push ahead with structure protection on the Himalaya Road, Aggie Creek, and Obrien Fires
Rain fell over all three fires yesterday. Structure protection is complete in areas immediately threatened by the Himalaya Road Fire (#223), Aggie Creek Fire (#268) and Obrien Fire (#172). Crews are nearing completion of indirect lines south of Aggie Creek Fire and the Mount Taylor Hotshot crew is assessing the feasibility of direct line construction along the fire’s southern perimeterwhile fire behavior is minimal. Structure assessments were completed yesterday along the Elliott Highway west of Obrien Fire, and a structure protection plan will be developed today.
Unmanned Aerial Systems Aid Firefighters in Mop-Up Operations
KEY MESSAGE: The speed limit on the Parks Highway returned to 65 miles per hour rate on July 15th. Firefighting activities are ongoing, drivers are advised to exercise caution for the protection of fire crews and firefighting equipment. Drone pilots… Read More ›
Firefighters backhaul gear and secure edges still holding heat on the Nenana Ridge Complex
Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,556 acres, 5 % containment Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 20,551 acres, 3 % containment Personnel: 475 Road Safety: Additional crews from Himalaya Road and Bear Creek fires, along with engines from DOF, bolstered Nenana Ridge Complex’s workforce the past several… Read More ›
Fire Managers Remaining Vigilant along 7 Mile Lookout Fire
7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222) 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… Read More ›
Burn suspension lifted in Fairbanks, Delta, and Copper River
Burn Suspensions Lifted in Fairbanks, Delta, and Copper River Due to moderated fire behavior in the interior and the redistribution of resources to local areas, along with improving weather conditions, the Division of Forestry & Fire Protection has rescinded the… Read More ›
Fire crews advance structure protection efforts and line construction on Himalaya Road group fires
Mop up and structure protection continues on the Himalaya Road Fire (#223), Aggie Creek Fire (#268) and Obrien Fire (#172). Firefighters completed an indirect masticator line on the Himalaya Road Fire yesterday. On the Aggie Creek Fire, crews have completed structure assessment and protection efforts along Himilaya Loop Road. Firefighters will wrap BLM Recreation shelters that are threatened by the Obrien Fire, to provide additional protection. All heat observed yesterday was well interior on all three fires.