Canyon Fire, Alaska
Agency feeds show the Canyon Fire burning in Alaska, United States. Reported size is about 1,064 acres (431 hectares) and was classified as Minimal.
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Size reported at approximately 1,064 acres (431 ha)
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Containment reported at 0%
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Size reported at approximately 1,042 acres (422 ha)
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Status: Minimal
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
65.4491, -150.8131
Current Situation
Agency feeds show the Canyon Fire burning in Alaska, United States. Reported size is about 1,064 acres (431 hectares) and was classified as Minimal.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 27 minutes ago.
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. There are 8 other active fires within about 175 km.
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Agency-reported size for Canyon Fire, Alaska · 2 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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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 #4 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Natural ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 47 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Canyon |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-AKTAD-000174 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Alaska |
| Location | Yukon-Koyukuk |
| Latitude | 65.44908 |
| Longitude | -150.81314 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 6:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Minimal |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 1,064 ac |
| Containment % | 0% |
| Cause | Natural |
| Personnel | 35 |
| Estimated cost | $442,212 |
| Fuel | Timber (Litter and Understory) |
| Complexity | Type 4 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jun 11, 2026, 6:20 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | UC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Canyon Fire is currently reported at approximately 1,064 acres (431 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Canyon Fire is located in Alaska, United States at approximately 65.4491, -150.8131.
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 0% (status: Minimal).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-06-12.
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 8 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 27 minutes ago).