Homes have been evacuated near Ninilchik Saturday as forestry officials tackle a wildland fire.

According to public information officer for the Alaska Division of Forestry, Tim Mowry, the fire started around 1:18 p.m. near a subdivision in Ninilchik and quickly moved up a hill.

“There were at least 2 or 3 houses that were evacuated because they were immediately threatened by the fire,” Mowry said.

According to Tim Mowry, 8 forestry personnel along with 15 to 20 firefighters from the Ninilchik and Anchor Point fire departments responded.

According to the Kenai Peninsula Borough, the fire is currently burning off Oilwell Road in Ninilchik. Forestry officials are asking people to avoid the area.

“No homes were lost,” said Tim Mowry, “The side of a home was charred but fire departments were able to hose it up so it wouldn’t get more damage.”

The information officer said that the wildland fire is under control.

"We got the fire contained with what we believe is no losses," said Dan Nelson, emergency manager for the Kenai Peninsula Borough.

This is a developing story and will be updated when more information is available.