Fire Restrictions

This page is used to post fire restrictions including fire prevention orders and fire closure orders for BLM-managed lands in Alaska.

Fire prevention orders list restrictions on public activity, such as the use of open fires or fireworks.

Fire closure orders restrict public access to specific areas due to wildfire-related safety concerns.

Fairbanks District Office

Fire Prevention Order AK020-25-001, issued April 10, 2025, for federal lands in the Gilmore Creek and Gold Run Creek areas near Fairbanks, including the NOAA facility on the Steese Highway. The Fire Prevention Order begins at 12:01 a.m. April 15 and expires at midnight October 31.

Fire Closure Order AK020-25-002, issued June 18, 2025, closed public access to the western portion of the White Mountains National Recreation Area due to ongoing wildland fire activity associated with the Obrien fire (#172). The closure includes trails, public use cabins, trail shelters and the Wickersham Dome Trailhead (mile 28 Elliott Highway), which may be used as a base camp for firefighters nearby. The Fire Closure Order begins at 12:01 a.m. on June 19, 2025, and will remain in force until September 1, 2025, or otherwise rescinded.
RESCINDED July 10, 2025 Fire Closure Order AK020-25-003, issued June 19, 2025, closed public access to the trails and all areas off the road system in the White Mountains National Recreation Area in the Nome Creek Travel Management Zone due to ongoing wildland fire activity associated with the Ophir fire (#216).
RESCINDED June 28, 2025 - Fire Closure Order AK020-25-004, issued June 22, 2025, closed public access to the Marion Creek Falls Trail due to ongoing wildland fire activity associated with the Marion Fire ( #295).

Fire Closure Order AK020-25-005, issued June 23, 2025, closed public access to the Lower Birch Creek Wayside due to ongoing wildland fire activity associated with the Turtle Fire ( #243). The Fire Closure Order begins at 12:01 a.m. on June 23, 2025, and will remain in force until September 1, 2025, or otherwise rescinded.
Fire Prevention Order AK020-25-006, issued July 1, 2025 restricts open fires, fireworks, and explosives on BLM-managed lands throughout the District except for areas north Wiseman, Alaska. The order goes into effect tonight at midnight and will last until rescinded. The Fire Prevention Order begins at 12:01 a.m. on July 2, 2025, and will remain in force until rescinded.

Fire Prevention Order AK010-25-001 issued July 3, 2025 restricts open fires, fireworks, and explosives on BLM-managed lands throughout the District except for the far west and panhandle. The order goes into effect July 3, 2025 and will last until rescinded. The Fire Prevention Order begins on July 3, 2025, and will remain in force until rescinded.