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From Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection on FB:

🚨 Wildfire Update: Northern Region of Alaska – June 21, 2025 🚨

Alaska is currently experiencing intense wildfire activity, with several significant fires burning across the Northern Region, including areas near Fairbanks, Salcha, Chicken, and Healy. Crews are actively responding to protect communities, cabins, and infrastructure.

Here’s a quick overview of major fires in the region:

#BearCreekFire (#237) - Threatening structures near Parks Highway MP 263 (north of Healy). Aircraft and fire crews are responding. Evacuation levels 1, 2 and 3 (READY, SET, GO) are in place.

#BonanzaCreekFire (#238) – Approximately 500 acres, Evacuation levels 1 and 2 (READY, SET) are in place.

#HimalayaFire (#223) - 1,500+ acres, near Elliott Highway MP 15. Active aerial suppression and ground crews on scene. Evacuation levels 1 and 2 (READY, SET, GO) are in place—stay alert.

#GilmoreTrailFire (#233) - 15.5 acres, air and ground resources have slowed fire spread. Evacuation levels 1 and 2 (READY, SET) are in place.

#AggieCreekFire (#268) – Approximately 400 acres, west of Haystack Mountain. Displayed active fire behavior throughout yesterday’s shift.

#TwelvemileLakeFire (#220) - Nearly 2,000 acres burning through spruce and brush northeast of Twelvemile Lake. Structure assessments underway.

FYI @AlaskaWx