Nenana Ridge Complex Update Aug. 8, 2025 Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,576- acres, 22% containment Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 20,471 acres, 47% containment Personnel: 48 This…| Alaska Wildland Fire Information
Nenana Ridge Complex Update Aug. 7, 2025 Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,576- acres, 22% containment Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 20,471 acres, 47% containment Personnel: 58 It i…| Alaska Wildland Fire Information
Size: 4,094 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AlaskaStart Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 55% Total Personnel: 99 Evacuation Notices near the 7 Mile Lookout Fire: READ…| Alaska Wildland Fire Information
Scattered rain fell over the Ptarmigan Complex throughout July 8. Fire resources within Central reported heavy rain while those closer to the Turtle Fire (#243) experienced more inconsistent precip…| Alaska Wildland Fire Information
Firefighters continue to make steady progress on the Nelchina Glacier Fire (#226), located 4 miles south of the Eureka Roadhouse. It remains at 3,919 acres at 12% contained. There are currently 71 …| Alaska Wildland Fire Information
Recent cooler temperatures and periods of scattered rainfall have brought welcome relief to crews battling the Ninetyeight Fire (#218). The weather shift has enabled progress on fire containment an…| Alaska Wildland Fire Information
Fire personnel were assisted by local boat operators to deliver supplies to fire fighters working along the Chatanika River. Firefighters continue to find heat around the perimeters’ edges but are …| Alaska Wildland Fire Information
Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,133 acres Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 18,086 acres Personnel: 330 Firefighters walk alongside a dozer line in progress along the Nenana Ridge Complex. Courtney Erich…| Alaska Wildland Fire Information
Key Message: Cooler, wetter weather and high relative humidity is predicted to continue Wednesday. These favorable conditions aid firefighters who are mopping up residual heat and embers near the f…| Alaska Wildland Fire Information
A change in weather has arrived in the Upper Yukon, with up to 4,600 lightning strikes impacting the zone since Monday. Precipitation accumulations are variable throughout the zone, with some areas…| Alaska Wildland Fire Information
Today, cooler weather and windy conditions out of the north will continue to push flames and fire growth in the Galena Zone, which encompasses Western Alaska from the Yukon River north to the North…| Alaska Wildland Fire Information
Salcha Group Fires Map 07.08.2025 Click for printable PDF map An increase in activity on fires burning in the Salcha River corridor triggered the request for an Incident Management Team to take com…| Alaska Wildland Fire Information
The Crooked Fire was contained by firefighters Saturday night. The fire was burning near mile 117.5 Steese Highway.| Alaska Wildland Fire Information
The Circle Bay Fire has experienced minimal growth today due to incoming cloud cover and precipitation. It still remains approximately a half acre in size. The Forest Service will continue to monit…| Alaska Wildland Fire Information
The Circle Bay Fire continues to experience minimal growth and is approximately half an acre. Cooler temperatures and increased cloud cover are expected throughout the week. Staff have observed les…| Alaska Wildland Fire Information
The Circle Bay Fire had minimal growth today and is about half an acre. Fire activity remains low. Please stay out of the area as there are hazards such as falling trees. The powerline that serves …| Alaska Wildland Fire Information
The Circle Bay Fire is less active today than it was yesterday. Winds are fairly calm and there has been minimal fire growth. The Forest Service is actively monitoring the fire and will continue to…| Alaska Wildland Fire Information
The Circle Bay Fire is estimated to be less than one acre and is burning on Woronkofski Island. No values are at risk at this time, but an electric cable powerline has been identified which is loca…| Alaska Wildland Fire Information
The Alaska Engine Strike Team supporting Oregon Department of Forestry fires through the Northwest Compact on August 13. Photo/Fairbanks Area DOF The State of Alaska sent a strike team of four Type…| Alaska Wildland Fire Information
After days of rain, warm weather has revived fire activity on the Sinnott Fire (#382) north of Eagle and the American Fire (#262) along Preacher Creek, 12 miles north of the 77-mile Steese Highway.…| Alaska Wildland Fire Information
Another short round of warm weather slightly revives some large fires in Interior Alaska as they consume pockets of unburned vegetation The BLM Alaska Fire Service North Star Fire Crew will spend t…| Alaska Wildland Fire Information
Fire activity is minimal, but still present on the Sinnott Fire despite several days of cooler, wetter weather near Eagle.| Alaska Wildland Fire Information
Despite receiving an estimated 0.75 inches of rain in the past three days with more forecasted, the Sinnott Fire, remains active, smoldering under tree canopies. Of that, half an inch was recorded …| Alaska Wildland Fire Information
Size: 1,000 acresPersonnel: 39Start Date: July 21, 2024Cause: Lightning FAIRBANKS, Alaska – The Sinnott Fire, burning in steep terrain about 4 miles northwest of Eagle, showed lit…| Alaska Wildland Fire Information
Size: 1,000 acresPersonnel: 39Start Date: July 21, 2024Cause: Lightning FAIRBANKS, Alaska – Cooler weather has finally reached Eagle, allowing crews to expand protective measures …| Alaska Wildland Fire Information
Smoke from rising fire activity and Canada wildfires triggers air advisory amid cooler weather forecast More firefighters and aircraft are heading to Eagle to work on the Sinnott Fire, while other …| Alaska Wildland Fire Information
As Interior Alaska experiences another near-record hot day, firefighters are wrapping up work on some fires and mobiling to more pressing ones near Eagle. The BLM Alaska Fire Service is mobilizing …| Alaska Wildland Fire Information
A drone operator checks a drone that’s used to find hot spots on the Riley Fire on June 18, 2024. BLM AFS photo FAIRBANKS, Alaska – After fire activity moderated in Alaska but is intensifying…| Alaska Wildland Fire Information
Paracargo descends to a group of firefighters waiting for resupply. Photo by AJ Gavin BLM AFS. As of 5.p.m. on Sunday, there were 160 active wildfires statewide, with 19 new starts in the past 24 h…| Alaska Wildland Fire Information
