"This fire is notable due to the resources committed, with 12 personnel assigned to the incident, and an estimated cost of $591,529."
The Betula wildfire is located in the Yukon-Koyukuk county of Alaska, approximately 65.35° N latitude and 144.33° W longitude. The fire is of natural cause and managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). As of the latest update, the fire is still active, covering 103.48 acres with no containment. The fire behavior has been minimal, with smoldering and isolated torching observed. The fire was first reported on June 22, 2026, and has shown no growth in size since its initial report on August 6, 2026.
Official source description: 21 Miles SE from Central, AK
Minimal; Smoldering; Isolated Torching
Given the current minimal fire behavior and lack of containment, general wildfire safety guidance applies. Be aware of your surroundings, follow local instructions, and take necessary precautions to protect yourself and your property.
IRWIN ID: {9E214196-F497-48EF-A885-BC0F025888CD}
Discovered: Jun 22, 2026
Cause: Natural
Managing Agency: BLM
Est. Cost to Date: $591,529
Coordinates: 65.35, -144.3278
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The Betula Fire has burned 103 acres as of August 7, 2026.
The Betula Fire has not yet reached any official containment.
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The Betula Fire is burning in Yukon-Koyukuk, AK.
No, the Betula Fire is no longer listed as active by NIFC.
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