DENALI PARK, Alaska–The Foraker Fire (#199) was discovered on June 21, 2024, via remote sensing, burning within Denali National Park and Preserve in the Foraker River drainage, which is located on the south side of the Alaska Range. It is currently estimated at five acres, burning in black spruce and tundra, and believed to be lightning caused.
The Foraker Fire is burning in a Limited Fire Management Option area with the goal of maintaining natural ecological processes. BLM Alaska Fire Service will monitor the fire and conduct point protection tactics if needed. Currently, there are no identified values designated for protection. The safety of the public and firefighters remains the highest priority in all fire management activities.
The number of wildfires in Alaska is increasing as several waves of thunderstorms with high lightning activity have been moving across the state. Park visitors may encounter smoke from wildfires during their visit. Air quality advisories for Denali are issued by Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC), and if applicable, will be posted throughout the park. More information about wildfire smoke, health risks, and steps to reduce exposure to smoke can be found at the Alaska Division of Air Quality website: https://dec.alaska.gov/air/anpms/wildfire-smoke/
On average, human-caused wildfires make up 87 percent of wildfire occurrences every year nationally. The public plays a valuable role in preventing wildfires; be aware of any local fire restrictions and take extra precautions before venturing out. View National Park Service fire restrictions in Alaska, which include no open-burning, at DEC Alaska Fire Restrictions.
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Alaska Wildland Fire Information 