Mustang

wildfire

Updated

ACRES BURNED

840

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 5
Details
Natural Fire cause not provided by NIFC
INCIDENT DETAILS
FIRE BEHAVIOR
Minimal
DESCRIPTION
19 Miles SE from Hughes, AK
OVERVIEW
Mustang Fire started on 07/06 and is currently at 840 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 10, 2026 at 8:55 AM AKDT

Mustang Fire Report — September 10, 2026

Minimal fire activity continues amid steady rain and damp conditions

The Mustang Fire is burning in brush fuels in Yukon-Koyukuk County, exhibiting minimal creeping and backing behavior. No official updates from the last 72 hours were found. No threats to communities or property have been reported.

Evacuations and Closures

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

Conditions and Outlook

Persistent rain and drizzle are forecast across the region over the coming days, with south-southwesterly winds turning southwesterly before easing. Steady precipitation and high moisture levels are expected to keep fire activity suppressed.

CITATIONS
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