Doorstep Fire, Alaska
The Doorstep Fire was a wildfire in Alaska, United States. The last recorded size was approximately 1,605 acres (649 hectares) under a Moderate classification.
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Containment reported at 0%
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Size reported at approximately 1,605 acres (649 ha)
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Status: Moderate
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
66.7833, -150.3919
Current Situation
The Doorstep Fire was a wildfire in Alaska, United States. The last recorded size was approximately 1,605 acres (649 hectares) under a Moderate classification.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 5 days ago.
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Several additional active wildfires are located within 152 km.
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Alaska (currently ranked #2 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Natural ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 33 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Doorstep |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-AKUYD-000298 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Alaska |
| Location | Yukon-Koyukuk |
| Latitude | 66.78333 |
| Longitude | -150.39186 |
| Last Updated | Jul 23, 2026, 10:56 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Moderate |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 1,605 ac |
| Containment % | 0% |
| Cause | Natural |
| Fuel | Brush (2 feet) |
| Complexity | Type 5 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jun 25, 2026, 5:12 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | BH |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
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What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the Doorstep Fire was approximately 1,605 acres (649 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Doorstep Fire is located in Alaska, United States at approximately 66.7833, -150.3919.
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 0% (status: Moderate).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-06-26.
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 no longer in the live active feed (last update 5 days ago).