Michigan Fire, Alaska
The Michigan Fire was a wildfire in Alaska, United States. The last recorded size was approximately 1,443 acres (584 hectares) under a Minimal classification.
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Containment reported at 0%
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Size reported at approximately 1,443 acres (584 ha)
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Status: Minimal
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
67.3208, -151.2200
Current Situation
The Michigan Fire was a wildfire in Alaska, United States. The last recorded size was approximately 1,443 acres (584 hectares) under a Minimal classification.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 5 days ago.
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 209 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 #4 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Natural ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 32 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Michigan |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-AKTAD-000309 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Alaska |
| Location | Yukon-Koyukuk |
| Latitude | 67.32083 |
| Longitude | -151.22003 |
| Last Updated | Jul 23, 2026, 12:56 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Minimal |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 1,443 ac |
| Containment % | 0% |
| Cause | Natural |
| Fuel | Timber (Litter and Understory) |
| Complexity | Type 5 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jun 26, 2026, 9:19 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | UC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
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What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the Michigan Fire was approximately 1,443 acres (584 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Michigan Fire is located in Alaska, United States at approximately 67.3208, -151.2200.
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 0% (status: Minimal).
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).