Kilusiktok Fire, Alaska
The Kilusiktok Fire was a wildfire in Alaska, United States. The last recorded size was approximately 2,227 acres (901 hectares) under a Moderate classification.
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Containment reported at 0%
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Size reported at approximately 2,227 acres (901 ha)
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Status: Moderate
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
65.3328, -159.6674
Current Situation
The Kilusiktok Fire was a wildfire in Alaska, United States. The last recorded size was approximately 2,227 acres (901 hectares) under a Moderate classification.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 4 days ago.
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Nearby active fire activity includes 2 other incidents inside roughly 152 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 34 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Kilusiktok |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-AKGAD-000296 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Alaska |
| Location | Nome |
| Latitude | 65.33283 |
| Longitude | -159.66736 |
| Last Updated | Jul 25, 2026, 1:00 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Moderate |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 2,227 ac |
| Containment % | 0% |
| Cause | Natural |
| Fuel | Brush (2 feet) |
| Complexity | Type 5 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jun 25, 2026, 9:06 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | BH |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the Kilusiktok Fire was approximately 2,227 acres (901 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Kilusiktok Fire is located in Alaska, United States at approximately 65.3328, -159.6674.
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 0% (status: Moderate).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-06-25.
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 2 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 4 days ago).