Ishtalitna Fire, Alaska
Agency feeds show the Ishtalitna Fire burning in Alaska, United States. Reported size is about 1,463 acres (592 hectares) and was classified as Moderate.
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Containment reported at 0%
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Size reported at approximately 1,445 acres (585 ha)
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Status: Moderate
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
65.8547, -151.5749
Current Situation
Agency feeds show the Ishtalitna Fire burning in Alaska, United States. Reported size is about 1,463 acres (592 hectares) and was classified as Moderate.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 47 minutes ago.
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. There are 8 other active fires within about 153 km.
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Agency-reported size for Ishtalitna 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 #3 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Natural ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 24 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Ishtalitna |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-AKTAD-000354 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Alaska |
| Location | Yukon-Koyukuk |
| Latitude | 65.85470 |
| Longitude | -151.57488 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 2:56 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Moderate |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 1,463 ac |
| Containment % | 0% |
| Cause | Natural |
| Fuel | Tall Grass (2.5 feet) |
| Complexity | Type 5 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 4, 2026, 2:31 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | BH |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
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What is the current size of this fire?
The Ishtalitna Fire is currently reported at approximately 1,463 acres (592 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Ishtalitna Fire is located in Alaska, United States at approximately 65.8547, -151.5749.
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 0% (status: Moderate).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-04.
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 47 minutes ago).