Despite hot and dry weather, there were minimal new fire starts on Sunday across Alaska. The eastern Interior will be the hottest today, but temperatures will become cooler towards the west, with cloud cover and rain moving in from the coast over the next two days. Temperatures should be moderate and close to seasonal averages by Wednesday and Thursday, which should help moderate fire behavior further.
Today, extreme fire behavior could occur where fire weather conditions are elevated, although areas with smoke cover could see moderated fire behavior. The central and eastern Interior will likely experience increased smoke and haze today. Moisture to the west will result in less smoke production and improved air quality.
Nenana Ridge Complex โ Alaska IMT2
Location: 20 miles southwest of Fairbanks, AK โ Discovered: 06/19/2025
Bonanza Creek Fire (#238) โ Cause: Lightning โ Acres: 12,554 โ Containment: 0%
Goldstream Creek Fire (#270) โ Cause: Lightning โ Acres: 20,535 โ Containment: 0%
Level 1, 2 and 3 (READY, SET, GO!) evacuations in effect
Himalaya Road Group โ Southwest Area IMT3
Location: Burning along the Elliott Highway corridor โ Discovered: 06/19/2025
Himalaya Road Fire (#223) โ Cause: Lightning โ Acres: 6,085 โ Containment: 12%
Aggie Creek Fire (#268) โ Cause: Lightning โ Acres: 35,058โ Containment: 2% Obrien Fire (#172) โ Cause: Lightning โ Acres: 8,125 โ Containment: 0%
Level 1 and 2 (READY, SET) evacuations in effect
