Betula Fire, Alaska
Betula is a wildfire currently listed in Alaska, United States, with an estimated burned area of 103 acres (42 hectares) and was classified as Minimal.
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Minimal · 103 ac · US-AK · NIFC
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Containment reported at 0%
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Size reported at approximately 103 acres (41.9 ha)
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Status: Minimal
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
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65.3500, -144.3278
Current Situation
Betula is a wildfire currently listed in Alaska, United States, with an estimated burned area of 103 acres (42 hectares) and was classified as Minimal.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 44 minutes ago.
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Nearby active fire activity includes 7 other incidents inside roughly 233 km.
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Layer analysis: Regional PM2.5 forecast haze is active on the live map; point density at this fire is not classified from plume polygons.
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Alaska (currently ranked #9 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Natural ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 36 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Betula |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-AKUYD-000266 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Alaska |
| Location | Yukon-Koyukuk |
| Latitude | 65.35000 |
| Longitude | -144.32781 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 9:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Minimal |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 103 ac |
| Containment % | 0% |
| Cause | Natural |
| Personnel | 12 |
| Estimated cost | $591,529 |
| Fuel | Timber (Litter and Understory) |
| Complexity | Type 5 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jun 22, 2026, 1:15 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | UC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Betula Fire is currently reported at approximately 103 acres (42 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Betula Fire is located in Alaska, United States at approximately 65.3500, -144.3278.
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 0% (status: Minimal).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-06-22.
Is smoke affecting nearby communities?
No smoke plume is currently mapped near this fire in the smoke analysis layer.
What towns are near this fire?
No nearby towns were identified within about 50 km of this incident.
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 7 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Weather observations are unavailable for this location right now.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is actively tracked (last update 44 minutes ago).