Improved mapping has led to a reduction in reported acreage on both fires. The Twelvemile Lake Fire (#220) is now estimated at 18,028 acres—a reduction of 717 acres. The Sand Lake Fire is now 4,821 acres, down 58 acres from… Read More ›
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Bear Creek Fire perimeter holds, Saint George Creek Fire expands to the southwest
Bear Creek Fire (#237): 28,270 acresSaint George Creek Fire (#246): 29,325 acres289 personnel A Red Flag Warning was in effect yesterday for the Bear Creek Fire and the Saint George Creek Fire, but the Denali Borough is not included in… Read More ›
Fire spotted along Healy Creek
8:45 PM – A Helitack responding from the Bear Creek Fire (#237) is working on the emerging coal seam fire, Healy Road Fire (#370). The helicopter is making bucket drops to support firefighters on the ground. The incident management team… Read More ›
Resources added to the Nenana Ridge Complex as weather continues to drive increased wildfire activity
Continued dry weather and low humidity resulted in increased wildfire activity on both the Bonanza Creek (#238) and Goldstream Creek (#270) fires yesterday. Total firefighting resources on the fires is now at 141 personnel and equipment. Acreage on the Bonanza… Read More ›
Weather shift cancels watch, crews advance spike camp setup on the Twelvemile Lake Fire
The Twelvemile Lake Fire (#220) remains at 18,745 acres and the Sand Lake Fire (#292) at 4,879 acres. There was no change to the fire perimeter overnight. Yesterday, crews continued structure protection and camp development at Sand Lake, Lake George,… Read More ›
Fire crews on the Himalaya Road Fire prepare for increased fire behavior during Red Flag conditions
Highlights: Widespread smoke from the Aggie Creek (#268) and the Himalaya Road (#223) fires was visible from many areas Tuesday as fire activity escalated in response to warm dry weather and northeasterly winds. On the Glacier Creek side of the… Read More ›
Hot, dry, and breezy weather expected for Bear Creek Fire and Saint George Creek Fire
Bear Creek Fire (#237): 28,270 acres Saint George Creek Fire (#246): 22,343 acres 282 personnel Hot, dry, and breezy weather is expected today across the Bear Creek Fire and Saint George Creek Fire. A Red Flag warning has been issued… Read More ›
Crews on the Twelvemile Lake Fire prep camps and equipment ahead of warming trend
Firefighters continued critical prep work today across both the Sand Lake (#292) and Twelvemile Lake (#220) fires to ensure readiness ahead of warmer, drier weather. Crews focused on structure protection near Healy Lake, where the Division Group Supervisor and DNR… Read More ›
Firefighters prepare for critical weather as Aggie Creek and Himalaya Road Fires intensify
Fire activity accelerated on the Aggie Creek Fire (#268) Monday afternoon, backing down towards Washington Creek and along the fire’s eastern perimeter. Aircraft extinguished a spot fire that crossed over to the south side of Washington Creek. Firefighters installed sprinklers… Read More ›
Two new crews arrive to support the Bear Creek Fire as weather warms
Bear Creek Fire (#237): 28,270 acres Saint George Creek Fire (#246): 22,343 acres 286 personnel Dry weather, warmer temperatures, and some mild wind gusts are expected today across the Bear Creek Fire and Saint George Creek Fire. Temperatures will be… Read More ›
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