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Smoke from Western Alaska wildfires blankets much of the state
Forty-five active wildfires in Western Alaska had burned more than a quarter million acres as of Sunday, according to the state Division of Forestry.
Residents and fire crews rush to shield St. Mary’s from historic tundra fire
A historically massive wildfire is threatening four villages on the Yukon River.
Officials urge residents to pack and make plans as fire moves closer to St. Mary’s and Pitkas Point
Gov. Mike Dunleavy has issued a disaster declaration in response to the fire, which has grown to an estimated 71,000 acres over the last week and a half.
Vulnerable residents flown out of St. Mary’s as major tundra fire closes in
Yute Commuter Services sent all of its planes to St. Mary’s to evacuate residents, and about 60 people arrived in Bethel on Thursday night.
A large tundra fire is burning 12 miles away from St. Mary’s
The fire is now estimated at 30,000 acres and is just 12 miles from the village.
Wildfire in Katmai National Park grows to 3,500 acres
Officials say lightning likely caused the Contact Creek fire, which is burning in an uninhabited area about 40 miles southeast of King Salmon, on Lake Brooks.
Warm and dry May balances Juneau’s wet winter
The National Weather Service says last month’s warm and dry weather is not too concerning.
Forestry officials warn of dangerous fire conditions across much of Alaska
The National Weather Service has issued Red Flag warnings for all of the central Interior and most of Southcentral and Southwest Alaska.
Denali’s historic, lingering snow season is affecting the park’s wildlife
Denali National Park is still melting out from its snowiest winter season in 99 years of record keeping.