News Release

Open Fires Prohibited in Denali National Park and Preserve

Wildland Fires in and Around Denali National Park and Preserve

NPS

News Release Date: July 2, 2025

Contact: Amber Smigiel, 907-202-0156

DENALI PARK, AK (July 2, 2025) Effectively immediately, the use of open wood fires is prohibited in Denali National Park and Preserve. The National Weather Service has issued fire weather and red flag warnings for continued hot, dry, and windy weather conditions throughout the Denali area. These weather conditions contribute to extreme fire conditions that could promote large fire growth very quickly. The term "open fires" refers to any flame source not immediately extinguishable or controllable and applies to any form of wood fire, even in established fire rings.

There are currently two fires in Denali National Park and Preserve, located in the west portion of the park. The Bear Creek fire north of the park boundary s currently being managed by an Alaska Complex Incident Management team. In the state of Alaska, there are 195 active fires burning. Wildland fire managers ask visitors and residents to stay informed of fire danger and changing conditions, and to please recreate responsibly this Fourth of July holiday.  

The safety of all visitors and park staff is paramount. Decisions to lift or continue the ban will be reassessed daily by park staff and based on fuels, forecasted weather conditions, and firefighting resource availability statewide. 

For statewide wildfire information, visit akfireinfo.com.

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