DOF Northern Region – Page 6 – Alaska Wildland Fire Information

Southwest 6 of McGrath Alaska smiling at the camera while in a Nodwell Vehicle

Despite visible smoke yesterday, fire activity remains minimal on Aggie Creek and Himalaya Road Fires

By 2025HimalayaRoadFire on July 28, 2025

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 ›

Two wildland firefighters have a conversation in the woods. They are wearing yellow, long-sleeve Nomex shirts, gloves, yellow hard hats and orange chainsaw chaps. The firefighter in the midground of the photo is the focal point. They are holding a chainsaw, bartip pointed toward the ground. There is a newly cut log in the foreground.

Steady progress made across Nenana Ridge Complex

By 2025 Nenana Ridge Complex on July 28, 2025

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 ›

Fire personnel working on the Aggie Creek Fire posing with the Nodwell Crew machinery. July 26,2025

Himalaya Road and Aggie Creek Fires see minimal activity ahead of warmer weather

By 2025HimalayaRoadFire on July 27, 2025

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 ›

Firefighter wearing a long-sleeve, yellow Nomex shirt leans on a hand tool as they extend a bare hand to the ground, seeking out heat. The ground is charred and there are dried and broken branches surrounding the firefighter. There are two other crewmembers in the background talking.

Crews target duff hotspots and snags as heat hides beneath the surface on the Nenana Ridge Complex

By 2025 Nenana Ridge Complex on July 27, 2025

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 ›

Two firefighters in helmets and gear stand on a cleared forest pathway, surrounded by trees and foliage.

Firefighters prepare for burnout operation on 7 Mile Lookout Fire; burn may be lit Sunday

By 2025 7 Mile Lookout Fire on July 26, 2025

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

By 2025HimalayaRoadFire on July 26, 2025

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”.

Wildland firefighter wearing a yellow hard hat with a yellow, longsleeve nomex shirt with leather gloces and orange chainsaw chaps holds a chainsaw. They are cutting into a downed tree. Saw dust is flying off the end of the saw as the sawyer works. In the background of the photo there is a shady forest of trees.

Reinforced lines and recon flights push firefighting efforts forward

By 2025 Nenana Ridge Complex on July 26, 2025

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 ›

Firefighters working in a muddy area, conducting mop-up operations near heavy machinery in a forested landscape.

Fire crews strengthen control lines and continue mop up

By 2025 7 Mile Lookout Fire on July 25, 2025

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

By 2025HimalayaRoadFire on July 25, 2025

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.

Two wildland firefighters dressed in full personal protective equipment, hike down a fresh fire line. They are surrounded by black spruce trees on both sides. There are powerlines running down the left-hand side of the fire line. The rows of trees extend down to the horizon of the photo. Hills can be seen at the horizon against a partly cloudy sky.

Goldstream Creek and Bonanza Creek fires see continued suppression success

By 2025 Nenana Ridge Complex on July 25, 2025

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 ›