The Kathul wildfire in Alaska is currently active, with a moderate fire behavior and no containment.
Official source description: 55 Miles NW from Eagle, AK
Moderate; Backing; Isolated Torching
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IRWIN ID: {BAC795CE-E47B-4DFC-8F94-92A07CA2FAE6}
Discovered: Jun 21, 2026
Cause: Natural
Managing Agency: NPS
Coordinates: 65.3644, -142.4067
The Kathul Fire has burned 3,185 acres as of August 7, 2026.
The Kathul Fire has not yet reached any official containment.
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The Kathul Fire is burning in Southeast Fairbanks, AK.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Kathul Fire remains active.
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