Warm and dry conditions throughout the weekend saw an increase of smoke from the Aggie Creek Fire (#243), however, all smoke and heat were located to be coming from the interior of the fire perimeter, surrounded by hardwood fuel types,… Read More ›
DOF Northern Region
Steady progress made across Nenana Ridge Complex
Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,586 acres, 22% containment Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 20,483 acres, 42% containment Personnel: 276 Evacuation Information: Evacuation levels were downgraded Monday, July 21st by the Fairbanks North Star Borough and the Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management along… Read More ›
Himalaya Road and Aggie Creek Fires see minimal activity ahead of warmer weather
Fire personnel posing with the Nodwell Crew machinery with the burn scar for Aggie Creek in the distance. July 26, 2025. Area Map for Himalaya Road, Aggie Creek, and Obrien Fires for July 27, 2025. View printable PDF An Ad… Read More ›
Crews target duff hotspots and snags as heat hides beneath the surface on the Nenana Ridge Complex
Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,586 acres, 19% containment Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 20,483 acres, 41% containment Personnel: 304 Evacuation Information: Evacuation levels were downgraded Monday, July 21st by the Fairbanks North Star Borough and the Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management along… Read More ›
Firefighters prepare for burnout operation on 7 Mile Lookout Fire; burn may be lit Sunday
Size: 3,969 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AK Start Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 55% Total Personnel: 113 Evacuation levels for neighborhoods near the 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222): Activities: On Friday, firefighters reinforced control lines… Read More ›
A smooth transition expected as fire activity remains minimal on the Himalaya Road group fires
Saturday, July 26 will be the Rocky Mountain CIMT2’s final workday. At that time, command will transition to a Type 3 Incident Management Team tomorrow, Sunday, July 27 at 8:00 a.m. Please note, a new information phone line is listed at the bottom of this page.Fire activity remained minimal yesterday within the Himalaya Road Fire (#223), Aggie Creek Fire (#268), and Obrien Fire (#172) areas, primarily due to the prevailing cloudy and wet conditions. The evacuation status is Level 1 “READY”.
Reinforced lines and recon flights push firefighting efforts forward
Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,566 acres, 19% containment Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 20,483 acres, 41% containment Personnel: 319 Evacuation Information: Evacuation levels were downgraded Monday, July 21st by the Fairbanks North Star Borough and the Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management along… Read More ›
Fire crews strengthen control lines and continue mop up
7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222) Size: 3,969 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AK Start Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 55% Total Personnel: 113 Evacuation levels for neighborhoods near the 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222): Activities: On… Read More ›
Cool, wet weather supports backhaul and mop-up efforts on the Himalaya Road group fires
Fire activity remained minimal yesterday within the Himalaya Road Fire (#223), Aggie Creek Fire (#268), and Obrien Fire (#172) areas, primarily due to the prevailing cool and wet conditions. The evacuation status is set at Level 1 “READY” for all zones.
Goldstream Creek and Bonanza Creek fires see continued suppression success
Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,566 acres, 15% containment Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 20,483 acres, 41% containment Personnel: 363 Evacuation Information: Evacuation levels were downgraded Monday, July 21st by the Fairbanks North Star Borough and the Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management along… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 