Pilot Creek
ACRES BURNED
3694
STATE
Alaska
ORIGIN COUNTY
Yukon-Koyukukcontainment
4%
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63.960500613278, -154.863525025412
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2025-06-20
TIMELINE
20 days
June 20
Detected
July 11
LAST UPDATED
Incident Data
CAUSE
Natural
BEHAVIOR
MinimalPRIMARY FUEL TYPE?
Timber (Grass and Understory)Description
74 Miles N from McGrath, AK
Response
Lead Protecting AGENCY
DVF
DISPATCH CENTER
Alaska Coastal Dispatch CenterPROPERTY OWNERSHIP
Other
(State)
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2025-06-25 20:11:30.4850142025-06-25 20:11:30.485014
**Fire Name and Location** The summary provided does not specifically mention the "Pilot Creek Fire." However, it appears there are several active fires in Interior Alaska, including the **Bear Creek Fire**, **Saint George Creek Fire**, and **Bonnifield Creek Fire**. **Bear Creek Fire** **Start Date/Time/Location** The exact start date and time are not specified, but it is one of the fires actively managed as of June 22, 2025, in the area near Parks Highway. **Size and Containment** As of June 25, 2025, the Bear Creek Fire has burned 26,047 acres and is not specified to be fully contained[2]. **Growth and Rate of Spread** The fire made a significant run on Saturday, June 22, growing from 4,001 acres to 21,210 acres by crossing Parks Highway to the east. It has continued to grow, albeit at a slower rate, with current fire behavior primarily creeping, smoldering, and single-tree torching[1][2]. **Containment Efforts** An Alaska Complex Incident Management Team assumed command of the fire on June 23 and is managing efforts to contain the fire. Bulldozer lines are being installed, and structure protection is ongoing[1][2].
Citations
['https://akfireinfo.com/2025/06/22/fires-across-interior-alaska-active-saturday/', 'https://akfireinfo.com/2025/06/25/cloudy-days-assist-firefighters-on-the-bear-creek-and-saint-george-creek-fires/', 'https://fire.ak.blm.gov/predsvcs/akfireno.php?yr=2025', 'https://alaskapublic.org/news/alaska-desk/2025-06-23/homes-lost-hundreds-evacuated-as-wildfires-explode-across-interior-alaska', 'https://fire.ak.blm.gov/predsvcs/ViewFireOwners.php?yr=2025']
