Kilolitna

Kilolitna Fire remains active in remote brush with wet conditions ahead

The Kilolitna Fire is burning in brush within Yukon-Koyukuk County. No official updates have been released in the last 72 hours, with the fire showing moderate activity including backing and isolated tree torching. No communities or structures are currently reported threatened.

Evacuations and Closures

• No evacuation orders, warnings, or closures are in effect as of the latest official update.

Conditions and Outlook

Wet weather will persist over the next few days, bringing widespread drizzle and high humidity across the area. Gusty south-southwest winds will turn west-southwest and ease toward the weekend. The damp conditions are expected to keep fire behavior subdued.

Cause and Context

The fire was determined to have been caused naturally by lightning.