What is the name and location of the wildfire?
As of July 7, 2025, there are numerous wildfires burning in the interior of Alaska due to lightning strikes during dry, red flag conditions (1).
The Bear Creek Fire and the Saint George Creek Fire are part of the Bear Creek Fire Group, situated approximately 14 miles northwest of Healy, Alaska. Another complex of fires, the Nenana Ridge Complex, includes the Bonanza Creek Fire and the Goldstream Creek Fire, located southwest of Fairbanks, Alaska. The Aggie Creek Fire is located about 23 miles northwest of Fairbanks, and the Himalaya Road Fire is situated approximately 12 miles northwest of Fox, Alaska.
Which cities or areas are affected by the Interior Alaska wildfire?
The Alaskan cities and areas affected by these wildfires include:
Air quality is measuring in the unhealthy to hazardous ranges in Fairbanks and nearby cities.
What is the current containment status of the Interior Alaska wildfire?
As of July 7, 2025, the containment status of these wildfires varies. The Bear Creek Fire and Saint George Creek Fire, part of the Bear Creek Fire Group, have a combined containment status of 17% as of July 7, 2025 (2). The Nenana Ridge Complex, which includes the Bonanza Creek Fire and Goldstream Creek Fire, does not have a specified containment percentage (3). The Aggie Creek Fire and the Himalaya Road Fire have 0% containment (4)(5).
Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?
Evacuation orders and alerts are in place for several areas affected by these wildfires.
For the Bear Creek Fire and Saint George Creek Fire, a Level 3 GO evacuation order was expanded on July 3 for parts of the Saint George Creek Fire area, while some evacuation levels around the Bear Creek Fire have been decreased. The Nenana Ridge Complex has evacuations in effect, with traffic moving under pilot car guidance along the Parks Highway, indicating restricted access and potential delays.
Specific evacuation details and updates can be obtained from local authorities and incident management teams, and residents are advised to stay informed through official channels such as the Denali Borough website or local emergency management resources.
How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?
Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.
- Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts.
- Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
- Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke.
- Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data.
- Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.
