King Salmon, Alaska- The American Creek Fire, currently burning within the boundaries of Katmai National Park and Preserve, was assessed on June 24th by an Incident Commander for Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection. Based on observed fire behavior… Read More ›
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Denali National Park & Preserve’s first wildfire of the season detected
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… Read More ›
Two Wildfires Monitored in Katmai National Park and Preserve
KING SALMON, Alaska — Two wildfires are currently being monitored by personnel with the National Park Service and Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection within the boundaries of Katmai National Park and Preserve. Both fires are likely lightning-caused, and do… Read More ›
First Confirmed Wildland Fires of the Season Detected in Noatak National Preserve
The first confirmed wildland fires of the season have been detected in Noatak National Preserve. On June 13th, fires were reported by the Galena Fire Management Zone Office. The cause of the fires is undetermined at this time. The Alaska… Read More ›