The key fuel that burns in Alaska wildfires doesn’t retain moisture from snow.
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How melting Arctic ice could be fueling extreme wildfires in Alaska
As Western wildfires get more destructive, scientists are finding a far-off connection to shrinking ice on the Arctic Ocean.
State cuts 13-mile firebreak west of Delta Junction
Several big wildfires have burned in that area in recent years.
Alaska routinely doesn’t budget enough for wildfire response, study finds
The state routinely underfunds wildfire costs up front, only to pay them off later.
Tundra burns helped make the 2022 Alaska fire season one of the biggest since 1950
Until 2015, tundra fires in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta were small and infrequent. That changed suddenly seven years ago.
With nearly 3 million acres burned, rainy weather slows Alaska wildfires
State and federal agencies are sending some crews home, but officials warn that the fires could come roaring back after a day or two of dry, warm weather.
The Clear Fire burned one year-round home and several cabins last week
Denali Borough Mayor Clay Walker says a preliminary report lists 15 affected properties.
Rain in Interior Alaska has not been nearly enough to stop wildfires, officials say
Over 2.6 million acres have burned so far this season, and there are more than 250 active fires across the state.
Officials still assessing damage after Interior Alaska fire runs through subdivision
The fire made a run in the Kobe Road area on Wednesday, prompting officials to urge any residents remaining to “leave now.”
Supplies a ‘near total loss’ after wildfire burns Pebble Mine camp
Equipment for exploration was stored at the camp.