BakersRelayComplex incident management team assumes command of Himalaya Road Fire, update June 24, 2025
BY 2025HIMALAYAROADFIRE on JUNE 24, 2025
The Southwest Area Incident Management Team 3 assumed command of the #HimalayaRoadFire (#223), #AggieCreekFire (#268) and the #WashingtonCreekFire (#232) today.
Fire crews will size up the three fires today and deploy heavy equipment to construct and fortify containment lines. Firefighters are using existing fuel treatment areas and fuel breaks as containment lines. Today firefighters are continuing to assess structures for structure protection efforts. Fire activity is expected to be moderated by improvement in the weather, allowing crews to make progress on containment lines. Additional crews and resources are being ordered to the fires and should arrive later in the week.
High temperatures, wind and low humidity over the fire areas is expected to continue through today. Potential lightning could result in additional flare ups. Some precipitation and lighter winds expected Wednesday.
Level 1 “READY,” 2 “SET,” and 3, “GO!” are all in effect for these fires. Visit https://bit.ly/FNSBevac for current evacuation levels.
Acres: 3,319 (Himalaya Road); 2,625 (Aggie Creek); 5.7 (Washington Creek)
Start date: June 19, 2025
Location: Fairbanks North Star Borough
Cause: Lightning
Personnel: Approximately 100
Containment: 0%
Fuels: Black spruce, grass