Mud

wildfire

Updated

ACRES BURNED

1,788

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 5
Details
Natural Fire cause not provided by NIFC
INCIDENT DETAILS
FIRE BEHAVIOR
Minimal
DESCRIPTION
35 Miles SE from Kaltag, AK
OVERVIEW
Mud Fire started on 06/24 and is currently at 1,788 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 16, 2026 at 4:56 PM AKDT

Mud Fire Report — September 16, 2026

Mud Fire remains active and unstaffed under limited management

The Mud Fire is burning in timber litter and understory on state land within the Galena Zone of Yukon-Koyukuk County. Over the last several days, the fire has shown minimal activity with isolated torching and flanking. It is managed under a limited response strategy and poses no threat to communities.

Evacuations and Closures

  • No evacuation orders, warnings, or closures are in effect as of September 14.

Conditions and Outlook

Widespread rain showers and drizzle will continue across the region over the coming days, keeping moisture levels high. Southerly winds will ease before shifting from the north-northwest later in the period. The damp weather is expected to suppress fire activity while the incident remains in monitor status.

Official updates current through September 14, 2026.

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