The Big wildfire in Alaska is currently 100% contained with minimal fire behavior.
Official source description: 10 Miles E from Ruby, AK
Minimal; Smoldering; Creeping; Crowning
No specific advice based on the current fire behavior and evacuation status.
IRWIN ID: {7B831616-5F09-4F10-8EE6-79F5BE5B6A32}
Discovered: Jun 26, 2026
Cause: Natural
Managing Agency: ANC
Est. Cost to Date: $1,930,389
Coordinates: 64.7592, -155.1369
The Big Fire has burned 258 acres as of August 7, 2026.
Yes, the Big Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The Big Fire is burning in Yukon-Koyukuk, AK.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Big Fire remains active.
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