2025 - Bear Creek Fire Group (2025-06-27)

73,197 acre wildfire (58% contained)
Healy, Alaska, United States
InciWeb page: AKFAS 2025 Bear Creek Fire Group Status: Active Size: 73,197 acre Contained: 58%

2025 - Bear Creek Fire Group Live Perimeter Growth

2025 - Bear Creek Fire Group Fire Growth History
2025 - Bear Creek Fire Group Containment History

2025 - Bear Creek Fire Group Fire Alert Timeline

Jul 23, 2025 Other
All evacuation orders and temporary flight restrictions lifted for both Bear Creek and Saint George Creek Fires. Forestry personnel continue monitoring for community safety.
Sources: All evacuation orders and temporary flight restrictions have been lifted off the Bear Creek and the Saint George Creek Fires – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-07-23) 2025 Wildland Fire Information (2025-07-23)
Jul 20, 2025 Evacuation level 1
Temporary flight restrictions lifted. Saint George Creek Fire evacuation status downgraded from Level 3 (GO) to Level 1 (READY). Bear Creek Fire evacuation status removed entirely on July 18.
Sources: Temporary flight restrictions lifted on the Bear Creek and Saint George Creek fires – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-07-20)
Jul 18, 2025 Other
Bear Creek Fire evacuation status removed entirely. All areas around Bear Creek Fire no longer under any evacuation level. Alaska forestry team assumes command from Northern Rockies Team 8.
Sources: Fire activity remains minimal on the Bear Creek and Saint George Creek Fires – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-07-18)
Jul 09, 2025 Evacuation level 1
Bear Creek Fire evacuation status downgraded from Level 2 (SET) to Level 1 (READY). Residents advised to remain alert and monitor for updates.
Sources: Fire activity remains minimal on the Bear Creek and Saint George Creek Fires – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-07-18)
Jul 03, 2025 Evacuation level 1
Saint George Creek Fire Level 3 (GO) evacuation area expanded. Western flank evacuation reduced from Level 2 (SET) to Level 1 (READY) while other areas maintain Level 3 status.
Sources: Bear Creek Fire perimeter holds, Saint George Creek Fire expands to the southwest – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-07-03) The Bear Creek Fire and the Saint George Creek Fire wake up during Red Flag Conditions – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-07-06)
Jul 02, 2025 Evacuation level 2
Evacuation levels downgraded around Bear Creek Fire area in coordination with fire managers. Saint George Creek Fire maintains Level 3 (GO) status. Structure protection completed along Bear Creek and June Creek.
Sources: Bear Creek Fire perimeter holds, Saint George Creek Fire expands to the southwest – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-07-03) Akfas 2025 Bear Creek Fire Group Information | InciWeb (2025-07-06)
Jun 26, 2025 State of emergency
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy declares state disaster for Denali Borough due to confirmed structure losses from Bear Creek Fire Group. Individual assistance programs activated for displaced residents.
Sources: State disaster declared for destructive wildfires in Denali Borough - Anchorage Daily News (2025-06-26)
Jun 23, 2025 Other
FEMA authorizes Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) for Bear Creek Fire, determining it threatens major disaster. Alaska Complex Incident Management Team assumes command.
Sources: FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Bear Creek Fire in Alaska | FEMA.gov (2025-06-23) LIVE: Evacuation statuses downgraded, weather helps moderate fires throughout Alaska (2025-06-23)
Jun 22, 2025 Other
Fire grows explosively from 4,001 to over 26,000 acres. Parks Highway reopens with pilot car operations between Mile 259-278. Eighteen structures confirmed destroyed including six primary residences.
Sources: Fires across Interior Alaska active Saturday – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-06-22) LIVE: Evacuation statuses downgraded, weather helps moderate fires throughout Alaska (2025-06-23)
Jun 21, 2025 Road closure
Parks Highway closed both directions between Mile 267-278 as Bear Creek Fire crosses highway. Multiple areas upgraded to Level 2 (SET) evacuation status due to extreme fire behavior.
Sources: Bear Creek Fire makes push on Parks Highway, prompting closure – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-06-21) Bear Creek Fire prompts Park Highway Closure (2025-06-22)
Jun 20, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Level 3 evacuation (GO NOW) ordered for June Creek, Washington Drive, and Bear Creek Cabins between Parks Highway Mile 264-270 due to intensified fire behavior and escalating conditions.
Sources: Additional firefighters responding to Bear Creek Fire north of Healy – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-06-20) Wildfires prompt evacuations and threaten structures near Fairbanks and Healy - Anchorage Daily News (2025-06-21)
Jun 19, 2025 Other
Bear Creek Fire Group ignited by lightning strikes during thunderstorms across Alaska. Initial fire estimated at 30 acres burning 2.5 miles west of Parks Highway Mile 262.
Sources: Akfas 2025 Bear Creek Fire Group Information | InciWeb (2025-07-06) Bear Creek Fire burning west of Parks Highway – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-06-19)

2025 - Bear Creek Fire Group Fire Alert Timeline

Jul 23, 2025 Other
All evacuation orders and temporary flight restrictions lifted for both Bear Creek and Saint George Creek Fires. Forestry personnel continue monitoring for community safety.
Sources: All evacuation orders and temporary flight restrictions have been lifted off the Bear Creek and the Saint George Creek Fires – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-07-23) 2025 Wildland Fire Information (2025-07-23)
Jul 20, 2025 Evacuation level 1
Temporary flight restrictions lifted. Saint George Creek Fire evacuation status downgraded from Level 3 (GO) to Level 1 (READY). Bear Creek Fire evacuation status removed entirely on July 18.
Sources: Temporary flight restrictions lifted on the Bear Creek and Saint George Creek fires – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-07-20)
Jul 18, 2025 Other
Bear Creek Fire evacuation status removed entirely. All areas around Bear Creek Fire no longer under any evacuation level. Alaska forestry team assumes command from Northern Rockies Team 8.
Sources: Fire activity remains minimal on the Bear Creek and Saint George Creek Fires – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-07-18)
Jul 09, 2025 Evacuation level 1
Bear Creek Fire evacuation status downgraded from Level 2 (SET) to Level 1 (READY). Residents advised to remain alert and monitor for updates.
Sources: Backhaul and Monitoring Continue on Bear Creek and Saint George Fires – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-07-17)
Jul 03, 2025 Evacuation level 1
Saint George Creek Fire Level 3 (GO) evacuation area expanded. Western flank evacuation reduced from Level 2 (SET) to Level 1 (READY) while other areas maintain Level 3 status.
Sources: Bear Creek Fire perimeter holds, Saint George Creek Fire expands to the southwest – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-07-03) The Bear Creek Fire and the Saint George Creek Fire wake up during Red Flag Conditions – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-07-06)
Jul 02, 2025 Evacuation level 2
Evacuation levels downgraded around Bear Creek Fire area in coordination with fire managers. Saint George Creek Fire maintains Level 3 (GO) status. Structure protection completed along Bear Creek and June Creek.
Sources: Bear Creek Fire perimeter holds, Saint George Creek Fire expands to the southwest – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-07-03) Akfas 2025 Bear Creek Fire Group Information | InciWeb (2025-07-06)
Jun 26, 2025 State of emergency
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy declares state disaster for Denali Borough due to confirmed structure losses from Bear Creek Fire Group. Individual assistance programs activated for displaced residents.
Sources: State disaster declared for destructive wildfires in Denali Borough - Anchorage Daily News (2025-06-26)
Jun 23, 2025 Other
FEMA authorizes Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) for Bear Creek Fire, determining it threatens major disaster. Alaska Complex Incident Management Team assumes command.
Sources: FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Bear Creek Fire in Alaska | FEMA.gov (2025-06-23) LIVE: Evacuation statuses downgraded, weather helps moderate fires throughout Alaska (2025-06-23)
Jun 22, 2025 Other
Fire grows explosively from 4,001 to over 26,000 acres. Parks Highway reopens with pilot car operations between Mile 259-278. Eighteen structures confirmed destroyed including six primary residences.
Sources: Fires across Interior Alaska active Saturday – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-06-22) LIVE: Evacuation statuses downgraded, weather helps moderate fires throughout Alaska (2025-06-23)
Jun 21, 2025 Road closure
Parks Highway closed both directions between Mile 267-278 as Bear Creek Fire crosses highway. Multiple areas upgraded to Level 2 (SET) evacuation status due to extreme fire behavior.
Sources: Bear Creek Fire makes push on Parks Highway, prompting closure – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-06-21) Bear Creek Fire prompts Park Highway Closure (2025-06-22)
Jun 20, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Level 3 evacuation (GO NOW) ordered for June Creek, Washington Drive, and Bear Creek Cabins between Parks Highway Mile 264-270 due to intensified fire behavior and escalating conditions.
Sources: Additional firefighters responding to Bear Creek Fire north of Healy – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-06-20) Wildfires prompt evacuations and threaten structures near Fairbanks and Healy - Anchorage Daily News (2025-06-21)
Jun 19, 2025 Other
Bear Creek Fire Group ignited by lightning strikes during thunderstorms across Alaska. Initial fire estimated at 30 acres burning 2.5 miles west of Parks Highway Mile 262.
Sources: Akfas 2025 Bear Creek Fire Group Information | InciWeb (2025-07-06) Bear Creek Fire burning west of Parks Highway – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-06-19)

2025 - Bear Creek Fire Group Fire Alert Timeline

Jul 23, 2025 Other
All evacuation orders and temporary flight restrictions lifted for both Bear Creek and Saint George Creek Fires. Forestry personnel continue monitoring for community safety.
Sources: All evacuation orders and temporary flight restrictions have been lifted off the Bear Creek and the Saint George Creek Fires – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-07-23)
Jul 03, 2025 Evacuation level 1
Saint George Creek Fire evacuation levels updated: western flank reduced from Level 2 (SET) to Level 1 (READY) status while other areas maintain Level 3 (GO).
Sources: Akfas 2025 Bear Creek Fire Group Information | InciWeb (2025-07-06)
Jul 02, 2025 Evacuation level 2
Evacuation levels downgraded around Bear Creek Fire area. Saint George Creek Fire maintains Level 3 (GO) status. Structure protection completed along Bear Creek and June Creek.
Sources: Akfas 2025 Bear Creek Fire Group Information | InciWeb (2025-07-06) Bear Creek Fire perimeter holds, Saint George Creek Fire expands to the southwest – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-07-03)
Jun 26, 2025 State of emergency
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy declares state disaster for Denali Borough due to confirmed structure losses. Individual assistance programs activated for displaced residents.
Sources: State disaster declared for destructive wildfires in Denali Borough - Anchorage Daily News (2025-06-26)
Jun 23, 2025 Other
FEMA authorizes Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) for Bear Creek Fire, determining it threatens major disaster. Alaska Complex Incident Management Team assumes command.
Sources: FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Bear Creek Fire in Alaska | FEMA.gov (2025-06-23) Akfas 2025 Bear Creek Fire Group Information | InciWeb (2025-07-06)
Jun 22, 2025 Other
Denali Borough issues official evacuation orders. Fire grows from 4,001 to 21,210 acres in single day. Parks Highway reopens with pilot car operations and long delays expected.
Sources: Akfas 2025 Bear Creek Fire Group Information | InciWeb (2025-07-06) Fires across Interior Alaska active Saturday – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-06-22)
Jun 21, 2025 Road closure
Parks Highway closed both directions between Mile 267-278 as Bear Creek Fire crosses highway. Multiple areas upgraded to Level 2 (SET) evacuation status.
Sources: Bear Creek Fire makes push on Parks Highway, prompting closure – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-06-21) Bear Creek Fire prompts Park Highway Closure (2025-06-22)
Jun 20, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Level 3 evacuation (GO NOW) ordered for June Creek and Bear Creek subdivisions between Parks Highway Mile 264-270 due to intensified fire behavior and shifting winds.
Sources: Evacuations ordered for parts of Denali Borough amid wildfire threats (2025-06-20) Wildfires prompt evacuations and threaten structures near Fairbanks and Healy - Anchorage Daily News (2025-06-21)
Jun 19, 2025 Other
Bear Creek Fire Group ignited by lightning strikes during thunderstorms across Alaska. Initial fire estimated at 30 acres burning 2.5 miles west of Parks Highway Mile 262.
Sources: Akfas 2025 Bear Creek Fire Group Information | InciWeb (2025-07-06) Bear Creek Fire burning west of Parks Highway – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-06-19)

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