Interior Alaska Fires Trigger Highway Delays, Evacuations and Air-Quality Warnings

Interior Alaska fires trigger highway delays, evacuations and air-quality warnings

A fire north of Healy near the Parks Highway had destroyed at least 16 structures as of Monday morning, local officials say.

Nelchina Glacier and Bear Creek Fires have residents on edge as hundreds of fires burn across state

Wildfires near Eureka Roadhouse and Healy have been keeping firefighters busy and residents on edge as the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) is closely monitoring several active wildfires. The DOF teams have been working with local partners…

Interior wildfires burn across Parks Highway, prompt evacuations

Smoke from the Bear Creek Fire near Mile 270 of the Parks Highway on Saturday, June 21, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Alaska Interagency Coordination Center) A surge in wildfire activity across Interior Alaska following the summer solstice has left crews facing several massive blazes, including major fires in the Interior that briefly closed the Parks Highway and prompted evacuations. According to a situation report from the Alaska Interagency Coordi…

Interior fires grow rapidly; multiple areas under 'Go' evacuation orders

Rapidly spreading wildfires across Interior Alaska have forced new evacuations, closed major highways, and destroyed homes as firefighters work around the clock to contain the flames.

Bear Creek Fire jumps highway as crews battle blazes across Interior

Wildfires across Alaska surged in activity Friday into Saturday, prompting expanded evacuations, road closures, and the arrival of new incident management teams. Below is a summary of the major active fires and impacts: Bear Creek Fire (#237) – 21,210 acres Saint George Creek Fire (#246) – 285 acres Bonnifield Creek Fire (#208) – 2,675 acres […] The post Bear Creek Fire jumps highway as crews battle blazes across Interior appeared first on Must …

Firefighters arrive from Lower 48 to assist Alaska wildfire response

Four elite hotshot crews from California arrived in Alaska Monday to help fight wildfires. More crews are expected Wednesday as fire activity continues to grow statewide.