This is the final update from Northern Rockies Team 8. An Alaska Team will be taking command July 18 at 0800. The team appreciates the community’s support. The members of the Northern Rockies Team 8 stands in front of the… Read More ›
DOF Northern Region
Crews target heat on fire perimeters amid warming, drying conditions on the Himalaya Road, Aggie Creek, and Obrien Fires
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).
Water resources help crews continue to grow containment of fireline on the Nenana Ridge Complex
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 ›
Backhaul and Monitoring Continue on Bear Creek and Saint George Fires
Fire activity remained minimal on the Bear Creek and Saint George Creek Fires on July 16. Crews continued backhauling equipment and began to prepare for remediation work to restore areas where crews were active. Drivers on the Parks Highway are… Read More ›
Warmer weather expected to reveal interior smoke, but limited fire activity anticipated for the Himalaya Road group fires
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.
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 