The U.S. Wildland Fire Service Chena Hotshots are cutting line near a Native allotment on the north side of the Yukon River, approximately 1.5 mile south of the Canyon Fire (#174). Smokejumpers are moving to another allotment and a cabin approximately 3 miles to the northeast of the fire, also on the north side of the Yukon River. The fire is still estimated at 340‑acres and is located approximately 20 miles west of Rampart. The community is south of the Yukon River. The fire is backing down a hill, burning in black and white spruce. The map is unchanged from yesterday’s post.
The fire was ignited by lightning on June 11, 2026. Because it is burning in a Limited Management Option Area, it is generally allowed to play its natural ecological role unless it threatens identified sites of value. However, Native allotments receive full protection status. Fire managers determined conditions warranted sending firefighters to the area earlier this week. Since the fire is still within the Limited Option area, they will focus on protecting the allotments without directly engaging the main fire.
Smoke is visible to both boaters and aviators traveling the Yukon River corridor.
The Kopshesut Fire (#137) and the Kugachevk Fire (#193), near Ambler, are both 100% contained. The USWFS North Star Crew is demobilizing from the area today.
Contact Public Affairs Specialist Beth Ipsen at Elizabeth_ipsen@ios.doi.gov or (907)356-5510 for more information.
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