With an increase in fire activity across the State, State and Federal firefighting resources are becoming difficult to order because they have been assigned to other incidents throughout the state. Working with the Alaska State Emergency Operations Center and the… Read More ›
The Bear Creek Fire (#237) is burning north of Healy and poses a threat to near Parks Highway MP 263 (north of Healy). Scooper planes, tankers and ground crews are responding to the fire. The Parks Highway remains open, please… Read More ›
The Kechumstuk Creek Fire (#192) is located approximately 15 miles west of Chicken and was initially reported on June 18 by a passing aircraft. The lightning-caused fire has grown to an estimated 4,201 acres, burning in black spruce and tundra… Read More ›
UPDATE 9:00 pm — The Bear Creek Fire (#237) is burning just west of the Parks Highway at Mile Post 263; the Denali Borough has issued new evacuations due to escalating fire conditions. Numerous structures are now imminently threatened so aircraft… Read More ›
The Twelvemile Lake Fire (#220) is a Type 4 incident, located 2.5 miles northeast of Twelvemile lake, now approximately 1,975 acres burning in black spruce and brush. The incident commander is conducting structure and allotment assessments. Additional resources have been… Read More ›
Update 10:00 PM 06/21/2025 – The Himalaya Road Fire (#223) has displayed active fire behavior today. The fire crossed a fuel break on the eastern flank and is backing downhill. Tankers are being used to slow fire spread, more air… Read More ›
Overnight, the Bonanza Creek Fire (#238) that is located on the South of the Parks highway MP 332, saw some moderation in its activity, and it is currently estimated to be 540 acres, with the fire burning primarily concentrated on its southern side…. Read More ›
As of Friday morning, the Gilmore Trail Fire is approximately 15 acres. Multiple loads of retardant were utilized Thursday to support suppression efforts. Currently smokejumpers, engine crews and dozers are working to contain the fire; one additional handcrew and water… Read More ›
Fairbanks, Bettles, Fort Yukon, and other areas are experiencing moderate to unhealthy conditions, with smoke settling in overnight and reducing visibility sometimes to less than a mile. Fort Yukon, Fairbanks, and Bettles are expected to see the most significant smoke… Read More ›
The Bear Creek Fire (#237) is burning 2.5 miles west of mile 262 Parks Highway. The Fire is in a full suppression area, is currently estimated at 30 acres and actively burning in continuous black spruce. Dog teams, multiple cabins… Read More ›
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