Himalaya Road Fire (2025-06-24)

6,057 acre wildfire (60% contained)
College, Alaska, United States
InciWeb page: AKFAS Himalaya Road Fire Status: Active Size: 6,057 acre Contained: 60%

Himalaya Road Fire Live Perimeter Growth

Himalaya Road Fire Fire Growth History
Himalaya Road Fire Containment History

Himalaya Road Fire Fire Alert Timeline

Jul 28, 2025 Other
Minimal fire activity continues despite visible smoke over weekend. Previously contained section of Himalaya Road Fire successfully held through warm weather. Type 3 Incident Management Team continues command with Level 1 READY evacuations in effect.
Sources: Despite visible smoke yesterday, fire activity remains minimal on Aggie Creek and Himalaya Road Fires – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-07-28)
Jul 27, 2025 Other
Ad Hoc Type 3 Incident Management Team assumes command as Level 1 READY evacuations remain in effect. Fire activity minimal due to cool, wet, cloudy conditions. Himalaya Road Fire at 6,194 acres with 43% containment.
Sources: Himalaya Road and Aggie Creek Fires see minimal activity ahead of warmer weather – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-07-27)
Jul 26, 2025 Other
Rocky Mountain CIMT2 final workday with transition to Type 3 Incident Management Team. Fire activity remains minimal with Level 1 READY evacuations in effect for all zones. No road closures reported.
Sources: A smooth transition expected as fire activity remains minimal on the Himalaya Road group fires – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-07-26)
Jul 25, 2025 Evacuation level 1
Fire activity remains minimal due to cool, wet conditions. Level 1 READY evacuations set for all zones. Cool, wet weather supports backhaul and mop-up efforts on the fire areas.
Sources: Cool, wet weather supports backhaul and mop-up efforts on the Himalaya Road group fires – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-07-25)
Jul 24, 2025 Evacuation level 1
Further evacuation downgrade: Elliott Highway between milepost 31 and 38 reduced from Level 2 SET to Level 1 READY. Fire reaches 43% containment with 6,194 acres burned. Level 1 READY evacuations remain in effect for all fire areas.
Sources: Crews gain ground as Himalaya Road Fire hits 43% containment – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-07-24)
Jul 23, 2025 Evacuation level 1
Fire activity minimal with rain and reduced temperatures continuing to suppress activity. Level 1 READY evacuations remain in effect. Type 1 Wildfire Suppression Module scheduled for removal from Chatanika River corridor.
Sources: Rain and reduced temperatures continue to suppress fire activity on the Himalaya Road group fires – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-07-23)
Jul 22, 2025 Other
Evacuation levels downgraded from SET to READY in multiple areas near Himalaya Road and Aggie Creek fires. Level 1 READY evacuation now in effect for Chatanika River Mile 37-Boat Launch, Chatanika River Corridor, Hayes Creek, Himalaya, Alyeska Access 64, and Elliott Highway Mile Post 16.5-30. Evacuation statuses for Old Chatanika, At Your Own Risk, Poker Flat Facility, and Steese Highway Mile Post 30-40 have been lifted.
Sources: Containment continues to grow as evacuations downgrade on Himalaya Road group fires – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-07-22)
Jul 14, 2025 Other
Rocky Mountain Area Complex Incident Management Team Two assumes command of Himalaya Road, Aggie Creek, and Obrien fires. Level 1 READY and Level 2 SET evacuations remain in effect with mop-up and structure protection continuing.
Sources: Mop up and structure protection continues on Himalaya Road Fire – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-07-14)
Jul 04, 2025 Other
Both Aggie Creek and Himalaya Road fires intensified due to warm, dry, windy weather with Red Flag Warning in effect. Level 1 READY and Level 2 SET evacuations remain in effect. Fire reached 4,127 acres with no containment.
Sources: Aggie Creek and Himalaya Road Fires grow and intensify for Fourth of July – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-07-04)
Jul 03, 2025 Other
Alaska State Parks closed Olnes Pond and Whitefish Campground due to fire activity. Temporary Flight Restriction in place over fire area.
Sources: Red Flag conditions increase fire activity and trigger motorist alert – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-07-03)
Jul 02, 2025 Other
Red Flag Warning conditions accelerated fire behavior with visible flames and black smoke from Elliott Highway. Level 1 READY and Level 2 SET evacuations remain in effect. Motorist alert issued for extreme caution on Elliott Highway near Haystack Mountain.
Sources: Red Flag conditions increase fire activity and trigger motorist alert – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-07-03)
Jun 26, 2025 Evacuation level 2
Evacuation levels reduced by one level: Level 3 (GO) now downgraded to Level 2 (SET), and some Level 2 (SET) areas reduced to Level 1 (READY). Residents can return to properties but must remain prepared to evacuate at a moment's notice.
Sources: Evacuation levels reduced – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-06-26)
Jun 24, 2025 Other
Southwest Area Incident Management Team 3 assumes command of Himalaya Road, Aggie Creek and Washington Creek fires. Level 1 READY, 2 SET, and 3 GO evacuations all in effect.
Sources: Complex incident management team assumes command of Himalaya Road Fire, update June 24, 2025 – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-06-24)
Jun 23, 2025 Other
Federal emergency management funding authorized for fire suppression costs by FEMA for Himalaya Road Fire burning in Fairbanks North Star Borough.
Sources: FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Himalaya Road Fire in Alaska | FEMA.gov (2025-06-24)
Jun 23, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Increased fire activity challenges dozer lines along eastern edge due to wind driven conditions. Fairbanks North Star Borough upgrades evacuation levels with Level 1 READY, Level 2 SET and Level 3 GO all in effect.
Sources: Wind driven fire activity prompts upgraded evacuations for the Himalaya Road, Aggie Creek Fires – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-06-23)
Jun 21, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Level 3 evacuation (GO NOW) ordered for properties on ALL roads of Haystack Mountain. Level 2 evacuation (SET) for Hayes Creek Neighborhood and Poker Flat Watershed. Level 1 evacuation (READY) for At Your Own Risk, Chatanika, and Poker Flat Facility areas due to active fire behavior.
Sources: Firefighters report increased activity on Himalaya Road Fire – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-06-20)

Himalaya Road Fire Fire Alert Timeline

Jul 27, 2025 Other
Ad Hoc Type 3 Incident Management Team assumes command as Level 1 READY evacuations remain in effect. Fire activity minimal due to cool, wet, cloudy conditions. Himalaya Road Fire at 6,194 acres with 43% containment.
Sources: Himalaya Road and Aggie Creek Fires see minimal activity ahead of warmer weather – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-07-27)
Jul 26, 2025 Other
Rocky Mountain CIMT2 final workday with transition to Type 3 Incident Management Team. Fire activity remains minimal with Level 1 READY evacuations in effect for all zones. No road closures reported.
Sources: A smooth transition expected as fire activity remains minimal on the Himalaya Road group fires – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-07-26)
Jul 25, 2025 Evacuation level 1
Fire activity remains minimal due to cool, wet conditions. Level 1 READY evacuations set for all zones. Cool, wet weather supports backhaul and mop-up efforts on the fire areas.
Sources: Cool, wet weather supports backhaul and mop-up efforts on the Himalaya Road group fires – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-07-25)
Jul 24, 2025 Evacuation level 1
Further evacuation downgrade: Elliott Highway between milepost 31 and 38 reduced from Level 2 SET to Level 1 READY. Fire reaches 43% containment with 6,194 acres burned. Level 1 READY evacuations remain in effect for all fire areas.
Sources: Crews gain ground as Himalaya Road Fire hits 43% containment – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-07-24)
Jul 22, 2025 Evacuation level 1
Evacuation levels downgraded from SET to READY in multiple areas near Himalaya Road and Aggie Creek fires. Level 1 READY evacuation now in effect for Chatanika River Mile 37-Boat Launch, Chatanika River Corridor, Hayes Creek, Himalaya, Alyeska Access 64, and Elliott Highway Mile Post 16.5-30.
Sources: Containment continues to grow as evacuations downgrade on Himalaya Road group fires – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-07-22)
Jul 14, 2025 Other
Rocky Mountain Area Complex Incident Management Team Two assumes command of Himalaya Road, Aggie Creek, and Obrien fires. Level 1 READY and Level 2 SET evacuations remain in effect with mop-up and structure protection continuing.
Sources: Mop up and structure protection continues on Himalaya Road Fire – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-07-14)
Jul 03, 2025 Other
Alaska State Parks closed Olnes Pond and Whitefish Campground due to fire activity. Temporary Flight Restriction in place over fire area.
Sources: Red Flag conditions increase fire activity and trigger motorist alert – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-07-03)
Jul 02, 2025 Other
Red Flag Warning conditions accelerated fire behavior with visible flames and black smoke from Elliott Highway. Level 1 READY and Level 2 SET evacuations remain in effect. Motorist alert issued for extreme caution on Elliott Highway near Haystack Mountain.
Sources: Red Flag conditions increase fire activity and trigger motorist alert – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-07-03)
Jun 26, 2025 Evacuation level 2
Evacuation levels reduced by one level: Level 3 (GO) now downgraded to Level 2 (SET), and some Level 2 (SET) areas reduced to Level 1 (READY). Residents can return to properties but must remain prepared to evacuate at a moment's notice.
Sources: Evacuation levels reduced – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-06-26)
Jun 24, 2025 Other
Southwest Area Incident Management Team 3 assumes command of Himalaya Road, Aggie Creek and Washington Creek fires. Level 1 READY, 2 SET, and 3 GO evacuations all in effect.
Sources: Complex incident management team assumes command of Himalaya Road Fire, update June 24, 2025 – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-06-24)
Jun 23, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Increased fire activity challenges dozer lines along eastern edge due to wind driven conditions. Fairbanks North Star Borough upgrades evacuation levels with Level 1 READY, Level 2 SET and Level 3 GO all in effect.
Sources: Wind driven fire activity prompts upgraded evacuations for the Himalaya Road, Aggie Creek Fires – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-06-23)
Jun 23, 2025 Other
Federal emergency management funding authorized for fire suppression costs by FEMA for Himalaya Road Fire burning in Fairbanks North Star Borough.
Sources: FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Himalaya Road Fire in Alaska | FEMA.gov (2025-06-24)
Jun 21, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Level 3 evacuation (GO NOW) ordered for properties on ALL roads of Haystack Mountain. Level 2 evacuation (SET) for Hayes Creek Neighborhood and Poker Flat Watershed. Level 1 evacuation (READY) for At Your Own Risk, Chatanika, and Poker Flat Facility areas due to active fire behavior.
Sources: Firefighters report increased activity on Himalaya Road Fire – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-06-20)

Himalaya Road Fire Fire Alert Timeline

Jul 24, 2025 Evacuation level 1
Further evacuation downgrade: Elliott Highway between milepost 31 and 38 reduced from Level 2 SET to Level 1 READY. Fire reaches 43% containment with 6,194 acres burned. Level 1 READY evacuations remain in effect for all fire areas.
Sources: Crews gain ground as Himalaya Road Fire hits 43% containment – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-07-24)
Jul 22, 2025 Evacuation level 1
Evacuation levels downgraded from SET to READY in multiple areas near Himalaya Road and Aggie Creek fires. Level 1 READY evacuation now in effect for Chatanika River Mile 37-Boat Launch, Chatanika River Corridor, Hayes Creek, Himalaya, Alyeska Access 64, and Elliott Highway Mile Post 16.5-30.
Sources: Containment continues to grow as evacuations downgrade on Himalaya Road group fires – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-07-22)
Jul 03, 2025 Other
Alaska State Parks closed Olnes Pond and Whitefish Campground due to fire activity. Temporary Flight Restriction in place over fire area.
Sources: Red Flag conditions increase fire activity and trigger motorist alert – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-07-03)
Jul 02, 2025 Other
Red Flag Warning conditions accelerated fire behavior with visible flames and black smoke from Elliott Highway. Level 1 READY and Level 2 SET evacuations remain in effect. Motorist alert issued for extreme caution on Elliott Highway near Haystack Mountain.
Sources: Red Flag conditions increase fire activity and trigger motorist alert – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-07-03)
Jun 26, 2025 Evacuation level 2
Evacuation levels reduced by one level: Level 3 (GO) now downgraded to Level 2 (SET), and some Level 2 (SET) areas reduced to Level 1 (READY). Residents can return to properties but must remain prepared to evacuate at a moment's notice.
Sources: Evacuation levels reduced – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-06-26)
Jun 24, 2025 Other
Federal emergency management funding authorized for fire suppression costs by FEMA for Himalaya Road Fire burning in Fairbanks North Star Borough.
Sources: FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Himalaya Road Fire in Alaska | FEMA.gov (2025-06-24)
Jun 21, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Level 3 evacuation (GO NOW) ordered for properties on ALL roads of Haystack Mountain. Level 2 evacuation (SET) for Hayes Creek Neighborhood and Poker Flat Watershed. Level 1 evacuation (READY) for At Your Own Risk, Chatanika, and Poker Flat Facility areas due to active fire behavior.
Sources: Firefighters report increased activity on Himalaya Road Fire – Alaska Wildland Fire Information (2025-06-20)

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