South Fork Chena River

Nugget Creek Fire creeps up to 19,000 acres with new growth to south and east

By Alaska Division of Forestry on July 16, 2019

The Nugget Creek Fire (#323) has grown to approximately 19,000 acres based on a flight taken over the fire on Monday, July 15, according to the Alaska Division of Forestry. That’s an increase of about 3,000 acres since the fire… Read More ›

Map of Nugget Creek Fire south of 30 mile Chena Hot Springs Road on June 21, 2019.

Wildfire burning in Chena River State Rec Area near South Fork Chena River

By Alaska Division of Forestry on June 21, 2019

There is a new wildfire burning near Mile 30 Chena Hot Springs Road and smoke is visible from the community of Pleasant Valley and along Chena Hot Springs Road. The Nugget Creek Fire (#323) is located a little over 2… Read More ›