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As of July 14, 2024 this page will no longer be updated unless there is significant new activity. As of that date the fire was completely contained and a small group of firefighters was monitoring the fire area. For current fire information on this or any Alaska wildfires, please visit akfireinfo.com or call the Alaska Interagency Fire Information Office at 907.356.5511.
Riley Fire History
At 12:30 pm on Sunday, June 30, 2024 a fire was reported about one mile north of the entrance to Denali National Park and Preserve, west of milepost 239 Parks Highway in the Nenana River Canyon. No structures were immediately threatened. The fire was burning in black spruce, alder, and birch in steep terrain near the Alaska Railroad. Evacuation orders were issued for Denali National Park and partner employees residing in some housing areas near the park entrance and the park was temporarily closed because of the threat posed by the fire.
On Wednesday, July 10, the National Park Service and Denali National Park Tours Doyon/Aramark Joint Venture welcomed visitors back to the park. Normal operations have resumed.
| Current as of | Mon, 07/15/2024 - 15:09 |
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| Incident Time Zone | America/Anchorage |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | undetermined |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | One mile north of Denali National Park entrance |
| Coordinates |
63° 45' 8'' Latitude
-148° 54' 52
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 5 |
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| Size | 436 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | 07/31/2024 |
| Fuels Involved | Timber (litter and understory) Hardwood litter Black spruce and alder |
| Planned Actions |
Continued use of an Uncrewed Aircraft (drone) to identify any remaining hot spots in close proximity to the fire lines and mitigate as necessary. |
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| Remarks |
The planned end-state for this incident is: |