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Contact: Megan Richotte, (907) 781-2129
Port Alsworth, Alaska – Fire danger in Lake Clark and Iliamna Lake region is extreme as prolonged hot, dry and windy weather has dried park vegetation. These conditions mean that given an ignition source, new fires may readily start and spread quickly. Smoky conditions are widespread throughout the park as smoke moves in from distant fires.
Due to the many wildfires burning across the state, the limited availability of responding resources, and continuing hot and dry weather, Alaska is at Preparedness Level 5, the highest priority level for national wildfire response. Preventing additional wildfires is the responsibility of everyone. Visitors to the park and residents of the Port Alsworth area are urged to exercise care with campfires, camping stoves, and grills or other activities that could start a wildfire and to report suspected new wildfires promptly by calling 911 or 1-800-237-3633.
Lake Clark National Park and Preserve may lower the fire danger when the area receives at least a quarter inch of rain.
Wildland fire managers ask visitors and residents to stay informed of fire danger and conditions. We all have a hand in a safe fire season.
A new wildfire was reported approximately five miles northeast of Snipe Lake and the Chilikadrotna River on July 9th, 2019. The fire is approximately three to five acres in size and burning in tundra. Smoke is blanketing the surrounding area. Thank you to the local pilot who reported the fire to park rangers in the field.
For statewide wildfire information, visit fire.ak.blm.gov or www.akfireinfo.com. For updated park information, visit www.nps.gov/lakeclark.
– NPS –
Last updated: July 9, 2019