Update: 9:00 PM- As of 9pm, traffic on the Parks Hwy through the Bear Creek Fire (#237) has flowed in both directions in one lane only. The pilot car may have multiple hours between the north and south routes. Expect… Read More ›
DOF Northern Region
Level 3 ‘GO’ evacuations issued near Tok as Seven Mile Lookout Fire grows
Level 3 ”GO!” evacuations have been issued for Goshawk Road and Moose Nugget Road just south of Tok due to the Seven Mile Lookout Fire (#222), burning west of Mile 118 of the Glenn Highway and is estimated to be 55… Read More ›
Alaska National Guard provides assistance to firefighters across the state
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 ›
Roundup of Interior fires and evacuations
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 ›
Kechumstuk Creek Fire sees growth overnight
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 ›
Additional firefighters responding to Bear Creek Fire north of Healy
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 ›
Structure assessments ongoing on the Twelvemile Lake and Lake George fires
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 ›
Firefighters report increased activity on Himalaya Road Fire
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 ›
Fire Activity Moderates Overnight on Bonanza Creek Fire. Readiness levels in place along Parks Highway
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 ›
Retardant and dozers work to slow growth of the Gilmore Trail Fire
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 ›
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