"This fire is notable due to its size and the resources that may be required to manage it, although no personnel or estimated cost information is currently available."
The Mud wildfire is located in the Yukon-Koyukuk county of Alaska, approximately 35 miles southeast of Kaltag. The fire is considered active and has been burning since June 24, 2026. It is a natural fire, managed by the DNR. The fire behavior is described as minimal, with flanking and isolated torching observed. The fire has grown to 1787.71 acres and remains uncontained.
Official source description: 35 Miles SE from Kaltag, AK
Minimal; Flanking; Isolated Torching
General wildfire safety guidance applies, as the fire behavior is described as minimal. However, it is essential to remain vigilant and follow local instructions from authorities.
IRWIN ID: {2059B9FA-E788-4471-A790-6D8B99FEFF66}
Discovered: Jun 24, 2026
Cause: Natural
Managing Agency: DNR
Coordinates: 64.1679, -157.6228
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The Mud Fire has burned 1,788 acres as of August 7, 2026.
The Mud Fire has not yet reached any official containment.
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The Mud Fire is burning in Yukon-Koyukuk, AK.
No, the Mud Fire is no longer listed as active by NIFC.
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