Thousand Fire, Alaska
Thousand is a wildfire currently listed in Alaska, United States, with an estimated burned area of 409 acres (165 hectares); agencies listed it as Minimal.
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Minimal · 409 ac · US-AK · NIFC
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Containment reported at 0%
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Size reported at approximately 409 acres (165 ha)
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Status: Minimal
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
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66.4538, -159.2825
Current Situation
Thousand is a wildfire currently listed in Alaska, United States, with an estimated burned area of 409 acres (165 hectares); agencies listed it as Minimal.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 30 minutes ago.
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. There are 3 other active fires within about 241 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 #9 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Natural ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 67 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Thousand |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-AKGAD-000087 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Alaska |
| Location | Northwest Arctic |
| Latitude | 66.45382 |
| Longitude | -159.28254 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 10:50 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Minimal |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 409 ac |
| Containment % | 0% |
| Cause | Natural |
| Fuel | Brush (2 feet) |
| Complexity | Type 5 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | May 23, 2026, 8:54 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | UC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Thousand Fire is currently reported at approximately 409 acres (165 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Thousand Fire is located in Alaska, United States at approximately 66.4538, -159.2825.
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 0% (status: Minimal).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-05-23.
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 3 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 30 minutes ago).