Nenana Ridge Complex

Two firefighters stand in a partially cleared area of forest on the hillside. The remaining trees appear to have been charred by fire. one firefighter removes sawed tree limbs out of the way as the other firefighter uses a chainsaw to buck a downed tree.

Nenana Ridge Complex: Cool, wet weather slows fire behavior as crews focus on hazard reduction

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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 ›

A wildland firefighter is bent over; their yellow hard hat faces the camera. They are holding a pulaski and digging into a blackened area of ground. In the foreground is a there is green, fern-like brush. In the background there is fallen timber.

Transition underway as new Incident Managment Team takes command on the Nenana Ridge Complex

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Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,566 acres, 15% containment   Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 20,483 acres, 33% containment  Personnel: 358 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 ›

Wildland firefighters wearing personal protective equipment, handtools and line gear walk away from the camera along the side of a highway. The highway is on their right side and a densely forested area in on their left side. The trees lead into the horizon of the photo against a blue sky.

Nenana Ridge Complex: Inclement weather moves crews to Little Goldstream, where equipment removal nears completion

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Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,566 acres, 15% containment   Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 20,483 acres, 21% containment  Personnel: 361 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 ›

A firefighter wears a yellow nomex shirt and blue helmet with a mosquito net draped over it. They use a hand tool to dig into a smouldering area of duff in the ground. They are surrounded by green forested area.

Backhaul and mop-up efforts underway as containment grows on the Nenana Ridge Complex

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Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,559 acres, 15% containment   Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 20,483 acres, 21% containment  Personnel: 374 Evacuation Information: Evacuation levels were downgraded Wednesday, July 16th by the Fairbanks North Star Borough and the Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management along… Read More ›

Infrared drone helps firefighters discover hidden heat on the Nenana Ridge Complex

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Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,576 acres, 15% containment   Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 20,530 acres, 14% containment  Personnel: 433  Evacuation Information: Evacuation levels were downgraded Wednesday, July 16th by the Fairbanks North Star Borough and the Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management along… Read More ›

Folding tank holding water for firefighting operations, with hoses, pump, fuel and other equipment near by.

Water resources help crews continue to grow containment of fireline on the Nenana Ridge Complex

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Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,576 acres, 13% containment   Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 20,530 acres, 14% containment  Personnel: 419  Evacuation Information: Evacuation levels were downgraded Wednesday, July 16th by the Fairbanks North Star Borough and the Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management along… Read More ›