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Hayes Creek evacuation updates, map as wildfire burns near Fairbanks, Alaska
Himalaya Road Fire has already burned more than 1,800 acres. Authorities have issued a Level 3 “GO” evacuation notice for the Hayes Creek neighborhood.
Residents of the Hayes Creek neighborhood have been ordered to evacuate due to the advancing threat from the Himalaya Road Fire. Authorities have issued a Level 3 “GO” evacuation notice, urging immediate departure. Hayes Creek is located about 20 miles northwest of Fairbanks, Alaska. See the map here. The wildfire, which ignited on Friday near Haystack Mountain, has already burned more than 1,800 acres.
In a Sunday evening update, the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection stated: “Increased fire activity on the Himalaya Road Fire has challenged dozer lines along the eastern edge and wind driven conditions have led the Fairbanks North Star Borough to upgrade evacuation levels in the fire area.”
“Firefighters are working to establish contingency lines along the Elliott Highway. Law Enforcement has been working with the Borough to ensure safe and efficient evacuations. Firefighters are coordinating with Alaska DOT to facilitate safe travel through the area as soon as possible. Due to fire activity, the Elliot highway is closed temporarily from approximately Haystack Dr to Milepost 20."
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Current Evacuation Levels for the Himalaya Road Fire
Level 3 – “GO!” (Evacuate Immediately):
Mandatory evacuation orders are in effect for the following areas:
All roads on Haystack Mountain
Poker Flat Watershed
Himalaya area
Hayes Creek neighborhood
Level 2 – “SET” (Be Prepared to Evacuate):
Residents in these areas should be ready to evacuate at a moment’s notice:
Old Chatanika
"At Your Own Risk" area
Elliott Highway from Milepost 17 to 31
Level 1 – “READY” (Prepare for Possible Evacuation):
Remain alert and prepared in the following locations:
Northeast of Steese Highway from Milepost 30 to 45
Poker Flat Facility
Olnes
