Saint George Creek
ACRES BURNED
25992
STATE
Alaska
ORIGIN COUNTY
Denalicontainment
0%
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64.2228347830892, -147.891558452849
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2025-06-20
TIMELINE
38 days
June 20
Detected
July 28
LAST UPDATED
Incident Data
CAUSE
Natural
BEHAVIOR
MinimalBEHAVIOR DETAILS
- Creeping
- Isolated Torching
- Creeping
Nearest CITY
Anderson, AKPRIMARY FUEL TYPE?
Timber (Grass and Understory)Description
30 Miles SW from Salcha, AK
Response
Lead Protecting AGENCY
DVF
TOTAL PERSONNEL
31
DISPATCH CENTER
Northern Forestry Dispatch CenterPROPERTY OWNERSHIP
Other
(State)
WEATHER
Nearby Air Quality
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64.2228347830892, -147.891558452849
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2025-07-29 00:46:57.144231-04:00
## Saint George Creek Fire Report - July 29, 2025 ### Fire Start, Size and Growth **Start Date/Time/Location**: The Saint George Creek Fire was discovered on or before June 19, 2025, burning near the Elliott Highway corridor in Alaska. **Size and Containment**: As of July 20, 2025, the fire had burned approximately 42,214 acres and remained 0% contained. Fire activity has been minimal recently, with crews demobilized as of July 19. Helicopter monitoring continues as needed along the fire perimeter. **Fuels, Growth and Rate of Spread**: The fire has shown minimal active behavior due to recent wetting rains and high humidity, which have kept fuels moist and inhibited spread. Intermittent smoke from unburned vegetation inside the fire perimeter may still be visible. **Containment Efforts**: The Alaska Division of Forestry Type 3 Short Team assumed command on July 19. Thirty-nine personnel remained assigned to the incident as of July 20, with firefighting crews having demobilized from direct suppression and focusing on monitoring and remediation. Helicopter monitoring continues to observe hotspots and fire perimeter conditions. ### Emergency Information **Evacuations and Sheltering:** **Evacuation Status**: As of July 21, the evacuation status for the Saint George Creek Fire was downgraded from a mandatory evacuation (GO) to a Level 1 (READY) alert. This means residents should remain alert and prepared but no immediate evacuation is required. All evacuation orders and temporary flight restrictions have been lifted as of July 23. **Evacuation Shelters and Information**: No specific evacuation shelters or large-scale evacuations have been reported recently for this fire. For updates, residents can visit the Denali Borough website or Facebook page, or call/text the Denali Borough Fire Info line. **Road and Infrastructure Closures:** Drivers on the Parks Highway are advised to exercise caution in areas where firefighters are active for safety. No major road closures have been reported specifically for the Saint George Creek Fire area as of the latest updates. **For more information, visit:** * Alaska Fire Information: [https://akfireinfo.com/](https://akfireinfo.com/) * Alaska Fire Information - Specific Updates: [https://akfireinfo.com/2025/07/20/temporary-flight-restrictions-lifted-on-the-bear-creek-and-saint-george-creek-fires/](https://akfireinfo.com/2025/07/20/temporary-flight-restrictions-lifted-on-the-bear-creek-and-saint-george-creek-fires/) * National Interagency Fire Center: [https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn](https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn) ### Current Impact **Impacts:** **Structures and Infrastructure**: No reports of structures destroyed or lives lost have been documented for the Saint George Creek Fire. The fire has not caused significant infrastructure damage or power outages. **Personnel**: Forty personnel were on the incident as of July 23. **Safety Concerns:** **Air Quality**: Wetting rains have helped reduce fire behavior, but intermittent smoke may affect air quality locally. **Burn Bans/Restrictions**: No burn bans or additional fire restrictions have been specifically noted for the area at this time. **General Safety**: Fire season remains active in Alaska, so residents should remain vigilant. ### Ongoing Outlook **Containment Projections**: Containment remains at 0%, but fire activity is minimal due to recent wetting rains and high humidity. Firefighters have downsized personnel and are backhauling equipment as operations decrease. Helicopter monitoring will continue as needed to watch for any flare-ups. **Weather and Wind Warnings**: Wetting rain is expected, which should further inhibit fire spread and help bring the fire season toward an end. No current Red Flag Warnings or extreme fire weather conditions are reported for the area. ### Cause and the Role of Weather and Climate **Cause**: The Saint George Creek Fire was caused by lightning, consistent with many Alaska wildfires during the fire season. **Weather and Climate**: Weather has played a significant role in limiting fire growth recently, with overnight rain and high humidity keeping fuels moist. Alaska remains in its fire season, but cooler temperatures and wetting rains are reducing active fire behavior. The fire season in Alaska is influenced by climate factors such as drought and lightning frequency, but current conditions have been favorable for fire suppression and containment efforts. ### **For more information, visit:** * Alaska Wildland Fire Information: [https://akfireinfo.com/](https://akfireinfo.com/) * Inciweb: [https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/akfas-2025-bear-creek-fire-group](https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/akfas-2025-bear-creek-fire-group) * National Interagency Fire Center: [https://www.nifc.gov/](https://www.nifc.gov/)