2025 - Bear Creek Fire Group 2025

Thunderstorms on June 19, 2025 created lightning strikes that sparked fires across Alaska. Three fires in this group started that day.

Bear Creek Fire, Saint George Creek Fire, and Bonnifield Creek Fire. The fire endangered communities along the Parks Highway and the rural community of Gold King.

Denali Borough issued evacuation orders on June 22. The fire crossed the highway and closed the highway for several hours. Saint George Creek Fire and Bonnifield Creek Fire merged on June 23 (now referred to as the Saint George Creek Fire).

At 12:00 on July 23rd, all evacuations and Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) were removed on the Saint George Fire and Bear Creek Fire. 

On July 23rd, the fires were transferred to a local team. This will be the last written update unless significant fire activity occurs. Fire information is now managed by the Alaska Division of Forestry: 907-356-5511. Email: akfireinfo@alaska.gov. 

Bear Creek Fire: 30,988 acres

Saint George Creek Fire (combined with the Bonnifield Creek Fire): 42,214