Dugan Fire – Alaska Wildland Fire Information

Level 2 “Set” evacuation notice for residents in Eureka due to the Elephant Fire

By BLM Alaska Fire Service on July 6, 2025

At noon today, a Level 2 “Set” evacuation notice is in place for Eureka and residences along the Eureka-Rampart Trail due to the Elephant Fire (#225). A “Set” notice means residents should prepare a “go-kit” including prescription medications, emergency supplies, important documents. Plan an evacuation route and keep up to date on the most current local emergency plans. Know where to find the most current information from local authorities. Create a personal wildland fire action plan. Plan multiple escape routes, make sure all those residing within the home know the plan and practice evacuation procedures so everyone is familiar with the plan. Citizens can also follow the Alaska State Troopers Facebook page for the most immediate notification of evacuation changes.

This is a close up photo of the back of an open boat that is driving across the Yukon River. The boats are critical to shuttling people and equipment across the river from the Rampart airstrip to the fire area. One firefighter is in the back of the boat with protective gear on, including a red life vest. He is holding a radio for communication. They are going toward the fire, a white plume of smoke is visible above the boat, they are driving towards it. The sky is blue with a bright sun in the middle and white clouds in the upper left.

Red Flag Warning in effect for Tanana Fire Management Zone – rapid growth of fires possible

By BLM Alaska Fire Service on July 5, 2025

A RED FLAG WARNING is in effect for the Lush Fire (#199) and other fires in the Tanana Fire Management Zone. Winds are forecast to be out of the east with 5 to 15 miles per hours (mph) sustained and gusts up to 30 mph. Humidity levels are expected to be as low as 21%. Due to these weather conditions, rapid ignition, growth and spread of fires is possible.

An Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) comes in for a landing along the Yukon River. Two fire personnel are shown standing along the river with their yellow Nomex shirts and green Nomex pants. Across the river, an island with tall spruce is seen. The air is very smokey.

Lush Fire utilizes water scoopers to protect Alaska Native Allotments

By BLM Alaska Fire Service on July 4, 2025

Yesterday, fire behavior on the Lush Fire (#199) was active with small wind-driven winds, flanking, and backing. The most active area of the fire was on the southwest corner. Smokejumpers were inserted into that corner to construct direct line and keep fire out of the Native Alaska Allotments. Later in the day, helicopters with buckets and then water scoopers performed effective operations on this area. They were also utilized on the northern flank of the fire where areas of heat have been detected.

A smoke plume rises on the Lush Fire (#199). The fire is very active and pushing towards the southwest corner of the fire. The plume is rising straight up the Yukon River is on the bottom of the photograph.

Lush Fire exhibits extreme fire behavior with two mile run

By BLM Alaska Fire Service on July 3, 2025

At approximately 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, winds on the Lush Fire (#199) increased dramatically (up to 30 miles per hour). Extreme fire behavior with wind driven runs, running fire, and spotting occurred. The fire made an estimated two mile run in under two hours, with the fire pushing from southcentral to southwest of the perimeter. Three crews had to be pulled off of the fire and shuttled across the Yukon River towards Rampart. Tankers dropped 2 loads of fire retardant around a cabin on the southwest corner of the fire.

Firefighters are working to enhance the lines around the Native Alaska Allotments. Two allotments are on the right and the left of the photo and lined with tall spruce trees. In between the allotments, four firefighters are shown walking . They have full protective gear on and the two closest are carrying hand tools. The sky at the top of the photo is blue and half filled with fluffy white clouds.

Red Flag Warning expected to result in active fire behavior on Lush Fire today

By BLM Alaska Fire Service on July 2, 2025

A Red Flag Warning has been issued from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm for Wednesday, July 2. Hot, dry, and windy conditions are expected across the Central and Eastern Interior. This will combine with very dry surface fuels resulting in critical fire weather conditions.

Eight members of the Midnight Suns Hotshot crew are standing next to a small white plane with a red stripe. They have unloaded supplies from the plane and are waiting to be transported off of the fire after working two weeks. They are all wearing burgundy crew shirts and green Nomex pants. In the front of the photo, stacks of supplies are visible - cardboard boxes of supplies and blue and white coolers. The sky above is mostly blue with scattered white clouds.

Firefighters on the Lush Fire continue making progress protecting Rampart

By BLM Alaska Fire Service on July 1, 2025

The Lush Fire (#199) is located one mile northwest of Rampart, just across the Yukon River. The fire behavior yesterday was creeping and smoldering with isolated torching. The weather forecast calls for increasing temperatures through the week which will likely cause an increase in fire behavior. There is no chance for precipitation in the upcoming forecast.

Two water scooper planes fly past a towering column of wildfire smoke that rises above a flat, forested area.

20 smokejumpers, 8 scoopers respond to 2 fires in Tanana, Upper Yukon zones

By BLM Alaska Fire Service on June 29, 2025

Twenty smokejumpers supported by eight water scooper planes are working Sunday night to contain two new fires – one in the Tanana Zone and one in the Upper Yukon Zone.

This shows a fuels break around Alaska Native Allotments. Both sides of the photo show tall spruce trees and in the middle is a flat grassy area. Having these wide breaks ready gives enhanced protection for the allotments. If needed, firefighters will plumb the break with sprinklers and hose lays.

Firefighters on the Lush Fire continue work to protect values at risk near Rampart

By BLM Alaska Fire Service on June 29, 2025

Areas of heat and visible smokes remain around the perimeter of the Lush Fire (#199) today. With the weather continuing into a warming and drying trend, more active fire behavior is anticipated.