Current Fires
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There are many fuels and fire-related projects that occur in the national parks. Current fires is a source for up-to-date information on prescribed fires, wildfires, and hazard fuels reduction projects.
- Shipwreck Cove Fire
Katmai National Park & Preserve, AK
Fire/Project Started: 05/19/2013
Last Report Posted: 05/20/2013 - WRST DEBRIS PILE BURN, BACKCOUNTRY CABINS
Wrangell - St Elias National Park & Preserve, AK
Fire/Project Started: 05/19/2013
Last Report Posted: 05/20/2013 - Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve Debris Pile Burn
Wrangell - St Elias National Park & Preserve, AK
Fire/Project Started: 04/23/2013
Last Report Posted: 05/03/2013 - Jarman Gap Prescribed Burn
Shenandoah National Park, VA
Fire/Project Started: 04/10/2013
Last Report Posted: 04/22/2013 - Cedar Grove Prescribed Fires
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, CA
Fire/Project Started: 04/10/2013
Last Report Posted: 04/18/2013 - Bow Creek Pile Burn
Missouri National Recreational River, SD
Fire/Project Started: 02/25/2013
Last Report Posted: 03/01/2013 - Red Cedar Reduction
Chickasaw National Recreation Area, OK
Fire/Project Started: 02/01/2013
Last Report Posted: 02/25/2013 - Fern Lake Fire
Rocky Mountain National Park, CO
Fire/Project Started: 10/09/2012
Last Report Posted: 12/14/2012 - Cascade Fire
Yosemite National Park, CA
Fire/Project Started: 06/15/2012
Last Report Posted: 11/08/2012 - Three Lakes Fire
Mount Rainier National Park, WA
Fire/Project Started: 09/08/2012
Last Report Posted: 09/18/2012
Shipwreck Cove Fire
Katmai National Park & Preserve, AK
Wildfire Started on or about 05/19/2013
Status as of 05/20/2013
Status
Cause Human
Location Cape Douglas, the eastern most point of Katmai NP; 110 miles east of King Salmon & 84 miles southwest of Homer (AK)
Acreage Treated
240
Estimated Containment Date 5/25/13
Park Status
The park is open. There are no closures or restrictions due to the fire.
Overview
High winds caused a campfire to burn a one mile strip of grass along the Cape Douglas coast Sunday, May 19. The Shipwreck Cove fire was started by a camper who was with a party of recreationists camped in two different locations along Shipwreck Cove. The campers attempted to put the fire out but retreated due to its rapid spread. Katmai law enforcement rangers flew the fire May 20 and did not see smoke or flames. Weather permitting, they will fly the fire for the next few days. Visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/alaskanps/sets/72157633549848858/ to view photos.
Vegetation Affected grass
Values to be Protected
The fire does not threaten anything at this time.
Additional Information Visit the Incident Website
Contact Information
Morgan Warthin
907.644.3418
morgan_warthin@nps.gov
Shipwreck Cove Fire burning in grasses, Katmai NP May 19, 2013 NPS Photo
