Uncle Sam Creek Fire Update 872 acres as of 8/4/25 Firefighters continue to make progress on the Uncle Sam Creek Fire. The White Mountain crew is actively engaged on the northern edge, extending to the northwest corner of the fire…. Read More ›
Fairbanks
Olnes Pond Campground Reopens as Repair Work Continues on the 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; 17 on Aggie Creek. Fuels: Black spruce, grass Containment: 60% on… Read More ›
Himalaya Road Fire Repair Continues as the Fires Consolidate Resources
Highlights: Himalaya Road Fire is undergoing extensive dozer line repair work across an estimated 35-40 miles, while fire resources are also being consolidated to a smaller staging area. The Aggie Creek Fire is currently in patrol status, with crews scouting for… Read More ›
White Mountain T2IA Crew continues work on the Uncle Sam Creek Fire, as a Temporary Flight Restrictions are put in place.
Friday, the White Mountain Type 2 Initial Attack crew was flown in via helicopter just north of the 873-acre Uncle Sam Creek Fire (#376). Their objective is to extinguish the area of heat that was identified during a reconnaissance flight…. Read More ›
Fire Crews Adjust to Muddy Conditions, Focus on Long-Term Repair on the 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: 55 on Himalaya Road; 19 on Aggie Creek. Fuels: Black spruce, grass Containment: 60% on… Read More ›
Nenana Ridge Complex receives more rain, plans for repair work move forward
Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,586 acres, 22% containment Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 20,483 acres, 42% containment Personnel: 254 Evacuation Information: All evacuation levels were downgraded Monday, July 28th by the Fairbanks North Star Borough and the Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management… Read More ›
Nenana Ridge Complex: Rain and cool weather slow fire activity, allows overhead to shift focus to repair planning
Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,586 acres, 22% containment Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 20,483 acres, 42% containment Personnel: 232 Evacuation Information: Forest roads in the Nenana Ridge Complex have restricted access. Only fire personnel will be allowed access to these areas due to ongoing fire… Read More ›
Showers and cool temperatures aid firefighting efforts on 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: All evacuation levels were downgraded Monday, July 28th by the Fairbanks North Star Borough and the Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management… Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 