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BRINGING FORWARD FROM AUG 16 FOR INFO PURPOSES
DOF Statewide Fire Roundup for August 16th, 2025
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Statewide Fire Activity Roundup
BY ALASKA DIVISION OF FORESTRY & FIRE PROTECTION on AUGUST 7, 2025
https://akfireinfo.com/2025/08/07/statewide-fire-activity-roundup/
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#NenanaRidgeComplex forest roads restricted to firefighter traffic only
BY 2025 NENANA RIDGE COMPLEX on AUGUST 7, 2025
“…Fire Update: Unmanned Aerial Systems continue to detect areas of heat, many of which are well within the fires’ perimeters. Guided by the drone operators, the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection Fairbanks 1 Crew is digging out hot spots along the edge of the fires so that they will be exposed to the forecast rains. Digging out the areas of heat along the perimeter to catch rain will utilize the natural elements to extinguish them. If these areas were not exposed, they would continue to smolder in the deeper layers of duff where the rain would have little to no effect. Excavators continue to work in Little Goldstream community, breaking up dozer berms and rehabbing fire lines. Graders have started working on Dineege Avenue and Toghotthele Road…”
BakersRelay signing off for the night. If you wish to continue following the fires I have been relaying please follow the addresses and / or the hashtags below. I’ll catch you tomorrow morning!
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Occasional smoke will be visible on warm days as repair work continues on Nenana Ridge Complex
BY 2025 #NENANARIDGECOMPLEX on AUGUST 6, 2025
“…Fire Update: Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection Fairbanks 1 Crew arrived back on Bonanza Creek Fire Tuesday after taking days off. They gridded for hot spots on the fire’s edge along Nenana Ridge Road West. Wednesday they will grid the north perimeter working west from Nenana Ridge Road. The incoming Incident Commander and a member of operations took a reconnaissance flight Tuesday morning to survey the fire area and get a scope of the remaining repair work. Graders and compactors are working together on forest roads while excavators continue to scatter vegetative material over control lines and breakup dozer berms. There will continue to be occasional smoke visible from interior areas of the fires as heavy, down trees continue to smolder with warmer and dryer conditions…”
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Evacuation Levels Lifted for #HimalayaRoadFir and #AggieCreekFire
BY ALASKA FIRE PIOS on AUGUST 6, 2025
“…Highlights: With no reports of smoke or heat for several days, fire managers have recommended that all evacuation levels for the Himalaya Road and Aggie Creek Fires be lifted. As of last night, the Fairbanks North Star Borough lifted all evacuation levels within its boundaries, and the State Emergency Operations Center has also lifted the evacuation status for areas outside the borough along the Elliott Highway…”
https://akfireinfo.com/2025/08/06/evacuation-levels-lifted-for-himalaya-road-and-aggie-creek-fires/
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Red Flag Warnings for Copper River Basin and Tok Cutoff Today, Delta Area Tomorrow
BY ALASKA FIRE PIOS on AUGUST 6, 2025
“…The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for today, Wednesday, August 6th, from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM for the Copper River Basin extending to the Tok Cutoff. Hot, dry, and windy conditions are expected, creating a high risk for new fires to ignite and for existing fires to spread rapidly.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are occurring or are about to occur. In Alaska, this means warm temperatures, low humidity, and strong winds are combining with dry fuels (like grass and dead trees) to create a high risk of wildfire.
This warning is also in effect for the Delta area tomorrow, Thursday, August 7th, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM…”
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Red Flag Warnings for Copper River Basin and Tok Cutoff Today, Delta Area Tomorrow
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for today, Wednesday, August 6th, from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM for the Copper River Basin extending to the Tok Cutoff. Hot, dry, and windy cond…
BakersRelay signing off early tonight. To continue following the fires I’ve been relaying follow one or more of the below addresses or hashtags. I’ll catch you tomorrow morning eastern time.
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#7MileLookoutFire crews focus on remaining hotspots and equipment removal
BY 2025 7 MILE LOOKOUT FIRE on AUGUST 5, 2025
“…Operations: As suppression efforts begin to wind down on the 7 Mile Lookout Fire, crews remain focused on securing the fire perimeter and preparing for the eventual removal of equipment. Firefighters from Tanana Chiefs Type 2 Initial Attack, Gannett Glacier Type 2 Initial Attack, Pioneer Peak Hotshots, and North Star Crew continue working along 7 Mile Lookout Road. Their focus continues to be on piling and burning hazard trees and woody debris to widen containment lines and reduce the risk of future fire spread, particularly in areas with lingering heat in deep duff layers.Crews also conducted multiple test burns between two previously burned sections on the southern perimeter to remove remaining black spruce and unburned fuels. However, due to high humidity and recent scattered rain showers, fuels under the canopy remained too wet to carry fire effectively. These burns produced limited results.On Tuesday, firefighters will shift to the southeast corner of the fire to continue piling trees, stacking logs, eliminating remaining hot spots, and reinforcing firelines…”
7 Mile Lookout Fire crews focus on remaining hotspots and equipment removal
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…
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Heavy Equipment Repairs Caribou Creek on the #HimalayaRoadFire”
BY ALASKA FIRE PIOS on AUGUST 5, 2025
“…Operations: Excavators will continue repairing the dozer lines that were created. There has been a lot of progress in the Caribou Creek area, and this work will continue. The excavators are still working the 35-40 miles of dozer line and heading towards Glacier Creek near the Elliot Highway as weather allows.
“Suppression repair for firelines takes on unique challenges due to the state’s specific environment. The process is a vital post-wildfire activity that focuses on restoring the landscape and mitigating the damage caused by firefighting efforts. A major concern is the impact of heavy equipment on permafrost, which can be easily disturbed. Therefore, in these areas, repairs are often postponed until the ground freezes in winter to prevent further damage and erosion, leading to the repairs having an extended timeline. The areas that do not have permafrost are the priority to complete before the ground freezes…”
https://akfireinfo.com/2025/08/05/heavy-equipment-repairs-caribou-creek-on-the-himalaya-road-fire/
