Himalaya Road Fire 0.0000, -0.0000

Alaska Division of Forestry - Fairbanks Area (AKFAS)

WILDFIRE reported in Alaska, Fairbanks Area

Status

active

Size

6,057 acres

Containment

60%
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Last updated 10 hours, 8 mins agoReported 2 months, 13 hours ago via AKNFDCIncident # 2025-AKFAS-511223

Initial Location
4.8 miles NW of Olnes, AK
Dispatch Notes
AK Wildland Fire Jurisdictions: AKDNS Ownership: State Protection Boundaries (Zones): FAS Management Options: F
Assigned Resources
Smigleski, Fairbanks 1
Responsible Agency
Alaska Division of Forestry — Fairbanks Area
Fuels
Chaparral (6 feet), Closed Timber Litter
Incident Status
Active

Nearby Weather Conditions

Incident Weather Concerns

Incident Overview

A two track dirt road winds between black spruce trees with a previous burn scar in the background that is covered in fireweed.

Himalaya Road and Aggie Creek Fires: These two fires, located north of Fairbanks, are being managed together as a group. As of July 30, 2025, the Himalaya Road Fire (#223) is approximately 6,057 acres and 50% contained. The Aggie Creek Fire (#268) is approximately 34,837 acres and 5% contained.

Cooler, wet weather has significantly moderated fire behavior, and crews are now focusing on suppression repair and monitoring the perimeters. Command of the fires transitioned from a Type 2 Incident Management Team to an Ad Hoc Type 3 Incident Management Team on July 27, 2025.

Level 1 "READY" evacuations remain in effect for residents in the area, meaning they should be prepared for potential evacuation. The Olnes Pond Campground is closed to the public for use by fire crews.

For the most up-to-date information, including a map of current evacuation levels, please visit the official resources below:

Public Information Line: (907) 921-7881

Email: 2025.himalayaroad@firenet.gov

Updates will continue to be published on AKFireInfo.com.

Visit https://bit.ly/FNSBevac for current evacuation levels. 

Basic Information

Last Updated
Thu, Jul 31, 2025 3:42 AM PDT
Incident Time Zone
Alaska Standard Time
Incident Type
Wildfire
Cause
Lightning/Natural
Fire Discovered
Thu, Jun 19, 2025 4:09 PM PDT
Incident Time Zone
Alaska Standard Time
Location
12 Miles NW of Fox, AK
Incident Commander
Colby Crawford, Incident Commander
Doug Knight, Incident Commander (T)

Ad Hoc Type 3 Incident Managment Team; Transfer of command from RM CIMT2 to IMT3 occured at 07/27/2025 0800 hr.

Current Situation

Total Personnel
51
Size
6,057
Containment
60%
Fuels Involved

Chaparral (6 feet)

Closed Timber Litter

Boreal spruce (C-2) is the primary driver of fire spread. Birch/aspen stands (D-2) are resisting spread under all but the driest conditions. Recent burn scars are limiting fire spread to creeping, but fire scars that are over a decade old are readily supporting fire spread.

Of the 13 fuel models, C-2 is best approximated by FM4, and D-2 is similar to FM8.

Outlook

Planned Actions
Fire growth has diminished significantly since July 6th due to periods of cool moist weather across the fire area. Fire behavior is expected to remain minimal unless an extended dry warm period longer than 6 days occurs. This moderated weather is aiding in the overall desired outcome to effectively suppress fire using available resources to protect life, property, and critical infrastructure.
Local residents are currently in "Ready" status. Suppression related impacts from heavy equipment are a concern for some landowners.

Public Information

Himalya Fire Information
Email: 2025.himalayaroad@firenet.gov
Phone: 907-921-7881 

Dispatch Center

Northern Forestry Dispatch Center (AKNFDC)

Fairbanks, AK