Operations on the Sand Lake Fire (#292) yesterday continued to focus on point protection of structures and Native allotments. The Sand Lake Division Supervisor and overhead team conducted impact assessments and gathered additional documentation in the allotment area. Resources completed… Read More ›
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Crews continue to monitor the Nenana Ridge Complex and prepare for increased wildfire activity
Crews continue to monitor the Nenana Ridge Fire Complex and prepare for increased wildfire activity Fire activity on the Bonanza Creek (#238) and Goldstream Creek (#270) fires was steady allowing crews opportunities to establish and improve fire lines and fuel… Read More ›
Evacuation levels downgraded for most areas affected by Bear Creek Fire
Bear Creek Fire (#237): 27,943 acresSaint George Creek Fire (#246): 22,343 acres285 personnel Dry weather and seasonable temperatures will continue today across the Bear Creek Fire and Saint George Creek Fire. As the week progresses, temperatures will become warmer than… Read More ›
Personnel scouting opportunities for indirect line construction on south side of 7 Mile Lookout Fire
7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222) Size: 3,101 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AK. Start Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 0% Total Personnel: 91 Evacuation levels for neighborhoods near the 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222): Residents north… Read More ›
Clear skies bring increased fire activity to the Nenana Ridge Complex
Clear skies bring increased fire activity to the Nenana Ridge Complex. Fire activity on the Bonanza Creek (#238) and Goldstream Creek (#270) fires picked up Saturday leading to helicopter drops throughout the afternoon and evening. Acreage on the Bonanza Creek… Read More ›
Structure protection on Twelvemile and Sand Lake Fire expands as fire activity remains minimal
An operational reconnaissance flight was conducted Saturday morning using a local Type 3 helicopter. No additional fire growth was observed. The Sand Lake Fire (#292) remains at 4,893 acres, and the Twelvemile Lake Fire (#220) holds at 18,744 acres. Sand… Read More ›
Firefighters prepare for warmer, drier weather on Himalaya Road, Aggie Creek fires
Himalaya Road Fire (#233): 3,408 acresAggie Creek Fire (#268): 2,817 acresWashington Creek Fire (#232): 5.7 acres All three fires remain at 0% containment. The southwest portion of the Himalaya Road Fire (#223) showed the most activity Saturday with scattered smoldering… Read More ›
Bear Creek Fire thanks Alaska DOT for safety along the Parks Highway
Bear Creek Fire (#237): 27,943 acresSaint George Creek Fire (#246): 22,343 acres261 personnel Dry weather and seasonable temperatures will continue over the next few days across the Bear Creek Fire and Saint George Fire. Fire behavior is expected to be… Read More ›
Updated mapping shows decrease in Birch Lake acreage; now estimated at 77 acres
The Birch Lake Fire (#309) is currently burning southeast of Salcha and 4 miles northeast of Birch Lake. The fire is lightning caused, and recent mapping estimates it to be 77 acres. As of June 27, 2025, there is 0%… Read More ›
Updated mapping leads to acreage increase on the Nenana Ridge Complex
Crews and heavy equipment continue to make progress around the Bonanza Creek Fire (#238) which remains at 2,165 acres. Friday’s clear skies lead to significant drying throughout the fire area with single tree torching observed. Heavy Equipment will continue to… Read More ›