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Alaska Wildfire Intelligence

Official situation reports, containment progress, and county-level threat analysis for Alaska.

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7
Active Fires
55,302
Acres Burned
4
Counties

Air Quality Near Active Fires in Alaska

Air quality data from AirNow.gov (EPA), measured near each fire's location.

Find Wildfires by County

Search by fire name or county to jump straight to a specific incident in Alaska.

Active Wildfires by County in Alaska

Understanding Wildfires in Alaska

So far, 7 active wildfires have been recorded burning a combined 55,302 acres in Alaska, based on official NIFC data.

The largest currently active fire in Alaska is the Tatlanika Fire in Denali County, at 38,636 acres and 15% contained.

Right now, active fires span 4 different counties in Alaska: Denali, Northwest Arctic, Southeast Fairbanks, Yukon-Koyukuk. Use the county filter above or the search box to jump straight to your area.

Containment refers to the percentage of a fire's perimeter that firefighters have secured with control lines, not how much of the fire is extinguished. Read more about containment strategy in our glossary.

Want to know your own area's wildfire exposure? Try our Wildfire Risk Assessment tool →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many active wildfires are in Alaska right now?

There are currently 7 active wildfires reported in Alaska, covering a combined 55,302 acres.

What is the largest active wildfire in Alaska?

The largest currently active wildfire in Alaska is the Tatlanika Fire at 38,636 acres, 15% contained.

Which counties in Alaska have active wildfires?

Active wildfires are currently reported across 4 counties in Alaska: Denali, Northwest Arctic, Southeast Fairbanks, Yukon-Koyukuk.

How do I find wildfires in a specific Alaska county?

Use the search box above or the county buttons under "Active Wildfires by County" to filter this page down to a single county. Every incident card also shows which county it's burning in.

How often is this data updated?

Active fire data is pulled from NIFC every 20 minutes. AI-generated situation summaries refresh whenever new official data is reported for a given fire.

Where does this data come from?

All incident data comes from the National Interagency Fire Center's official WFIGS feed. AI summaries are generated strictly from that official data and never invent facts.

How can I see wildfires in other states?

Visit the national dashboard or use Search to filter by any state.

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