Derby Fire, Alaska
The Derby Fire was a wildfire in Alaska, United States. The last recorded size was approximately 147 acres (59 hectares) under a Uncontained classification.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 147 acres (59.3 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
65.7903, -158.9196
Current Situation
The Derby Fire was a wildfire in Alaska, United States. The last recorded size was approximately 147 acres (59 hectares) under a Uncontained classification.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 47 hours ago.
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Nearby active fire activity includes 3 other incidents inside roughly 247 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 21 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Derby |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-AKGAD-000380 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Alaska |
| Location | Yukon-Koyukuk |
| Latitude | 65.79031 |
| Longitude | -158.91959 |
| Last Updated | Jul 26, 2026, 1:26 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 147 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Natural |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 7, 2026, 7:24 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OUT |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the Derby Fire was approximately 147 acres (59 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Derby Fire is located in Alaska, United States at approximately 65.7903, -158.9196.
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Uncontained. A numeric containment percentage is not available in the current feed.
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-08.
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 3 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 no longer in the live active feed (last update 47 hours ago).