Himalaya Road Fire (2025-06-24)
6,057 acre wildfire
(60% contained)
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AKFAS Himalaya Road Fire
Status:
Inactive
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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