Kathul Fire, Alaska
Kathul is a wildfire currently listed in Alaska, United States, with an estimated burned area of 3,185 acres (1,289 hectares) and was classified as Moderate.
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Moderate · 3185 ac · US-AK · NIFC
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Containment reported at 0%
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Size reported at approximately 3,185 acres (1,289 ha)
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Status: Moderate
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Moderate · 3185 ac · US-AK · NIFC
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
65.3644, -142.4067
Current Situation
Kathul is a wildfire currently listed in Alaska, United States, with an estimated burned area of 3,185 acres (1,289 hectares) and was classified as Moderate.
The fire was last updated 8 minutes ago by agency reporting systems.
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. There are 7 other active fires within about 222 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 #2 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Natural ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 39 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Kathul |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-AKUYD-000233 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Alaska |
| Location | Southeast Fairbanks |
| Latitude | 65.36440 |
| Longitude | -142.40669 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 12:34 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Moderate |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 3,185 ac |
| Containment % | 0% |
| Cause | Natural |
| Fuel | Timber (Litter and Understory) |
| Complexity | Type 5 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jun 20, 2026, 7:22 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | BH |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Kathul Fire is currently reported at approximately 3,185 acres (1,289 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Kathul Fire is located in Alaska, United States at approximately 65.3644, -142.4067.
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 0% (status: Moderate).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-06-21.
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 8 minutes ago).