Nowitna Fire, Alaska
Nowitna is a wildfire currently listed in Alaska, United States, with an estimated burned area of 213 acres (86 hectares); agencies listed it as Minimal.
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Timeline
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Containment reported at 0%
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Size reported at approximately 213 acres (86.3 ha)
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Status: Minimal
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
63.5914, -155.5079
Current Situation
Nowitna is a wildfire currently listed in Alaska, United States, with an estimated burned area of 213 acres (86 hectares); agencies listed it as Minimal.
The fire was last updated 55 minutes ago by agency reporting systems.
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Several additional active wildfires are located within 220 km.
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Alaska (currently ranked #9 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Natural ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 38 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Nowitna |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-AKSWS-604237 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Alaska |
| Location | Yukon-Koyukuk |
| Latitude | 63.59138 |
| Longitude | -155.50791 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 5:50 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Minimal |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 213 ac |
| Containment % | 0% |
| Cause | Natural |
| Estimated cost | $1,080 |
| Fuel | Timber (Grass and Understory) |
| Complexity | Type 5 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jun 20, 2026, 7:58 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | UC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Nowitna Fire is currently reported at approximately 213 acres (86 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Nowitna Fire is located in Alaska, United States at approximately 63.5914, -155.5079.
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 0% (status: Minimal).
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 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 actively tracked (last update 55 minutes ago).