The Fairbanks Area, Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, is providing advance notice to the community of a planned controlled burn of logging slash piles on Nenana Ridge Road. The operation is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, September 23rd,… Read More ›
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Division of Forestry & Fire Protection schedules two timber sale auctions in Fairbanks and Delta
The Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) has scheduled two fall timber sale auctions. The method of sale will be held in person via live, oral outcry. The auction offers 11 timber sales totaling 249 acres, including 7… Read More ›
Forest Roads Reopened near the Nenana Ridge Complex Fire Area
Nenana Ridge Complex Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,576- acres Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 20,471 acres Total Containment: 61% Total Personnel: 25 Update: The previously restricted roads have now been reopened, including the following roads and all connecting roads: * Nenana Ridge Road… Read More ›
DOF Statewide Fire Roundup for August 16th, 2025
This will be the final update for the Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) fires this Alaska fire season unless there is significant activity. While repair work on the affected areas will continue as the season winds down, anyone… Read More ›
DOF Statewide Fire Roundup for August 13th, 2025
August 13th, 2025 Tok Area: 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222) 4,094 acres I Containment: 55% I Total Personnel: 58 Update: Crews worked along the southern and eastern sides of the fire, focusing on cooling the heat found in earlier checks…. Read More ›
DOF Statewide Fire Roundup for August 10th, 2025
August 10th, 2025 Tok Area: 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222) 4,094 acres I Containment: 55% I Total Personnel: 52 Update: Warm, dry weather and gusty winds on Saturday increased fire activity. Tanana Chiefs (T2IA) and North Star (T2) crews, supported… Read More ›
Statewide Fire Activity Roundup
August 7th, 2025 Tok Area: 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222) 4,094 acres I Containment: 55% I Total Personnel: 58 8/7/25- Update: Due to continued suppression efforts and recent rain showers, all evacuation notices have been lifted for the 7 Mile Lookout… Read More ›
Forestry Crews Quickly Contain Smoldering Lightning-Struck Tree on Chena Hot Springs Road
Last night, Tuesday, August 5th around 9:00 PM, a member of the public reported a smoke column near milepost 24 on Chena Hot Springs Road. A Division of Forestry & Fire Protection helicopter and engine were dispatched to the location,… Read More ›
Evacuation Levels Lifted for Himalaya Road and Aggie Creek Fires
Acres: 6,057 (Himalaya Road); 34,837 (Aggie Creek) Start Date: June 19, 2025 Location: 25 miles North of Fairbanks Cause: Lightning/natural Personnel: 40 on Himalaya Road; 3 on Aggie Creek. Fuels: Black spruce, grass Containment: 60% on… Read More ›
Heavy Equipment Repairs Caribou Creek on the Himalaya Road Fire
Acres: 6,057 (Himalaya Road); 34,837 (Aggie Creek) Start Date: June 19, 2025 Location: 25 miles North of Fairbanks Cause: Lightning/natural Personnel: 40 on Himalaya Road; 3 on Aggie Creek. Fuels: Black spruce, grass Containment: 60% on… Read More ›