Canyon

wildfire

Updated

ACRES BURNED

1,064

STATE

Alaska

ORIGIN COUNTY
Yukon-Koyukuk
CONTAINMENT

N/A

THIS FIRE IS STALE

This incident has not been updated in more than three days. Data may be inaccurate.

Response
LEAD AGENCY
Bureau of Land Management
RESPONSE LEVEL
Type 4
35 Response Personnel
Details
Natural Fire cause not provided by NIFC
INCIDENT DETAILS
FIRE BEHAVIOR
Minimal
DESCRIPTION
20 Miles W from Rampart, AK
OVERVIEW
Canyon Fire started on 06/11 and is currently at 1,064 acres and 0% containment.
From the Web
External data is not official This information is compiled automatically, and is not confirmed by a human reviewer. September 8, 2026 at 4:54 PM AKDT

Canyon Fire Report — September 8, 2026

Minimal fire activity continues as wet weather persists

The Canyon Fire is burning in timber litter and understory in Yukon-Koyukuk County. No official updates from the last 72 hours were found, though incident records indicate minimal smoldering and isolated torching. No communities or properties are currently reported threatened.

Evacuations and Closures

  • No evacuation orders, warnings, or road closures are in effect.

Conditions and Outlook

Widespread rain showers, drizzle, and high humidity are expected to continue across the area over the next several days, accompanied by breezy south-southwest winds. These damp conditions are expected to keep fire behavior subdued.

Cause and Context

The fire was determined to have been ignited by lightning on June 11, 2026.

CITATIONS
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