News Release

Stay Fire Wise and Put Out Campfires

Date: June 30, 2025
Contact: Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve Visitor Center, [phone]

COPPER CENTER, ALASKA – Fire danger is high in Alaska, and it is peak wildfire season. Even after rain, many areas remain dry or dry quickly. If a wildfire starts, it could spread quickly. With Independence Day approaching, please stay fire wise and put out campfires.

Some kinds of fire are allowed and others are not throughout Wrangell St. Elias National Park and Preserve,  and it’s important to check to see what’s allowed before you start a fire. The effects of an unattended fire could endanger people, buildings, and personal property. Keep fires small and put them out if you start one. Consider whether to start a fire if high winds or other conditions might make the fire difficult to control. Check the weather forecast and burn restrictions before you start a fire.

Be fire wise, all fires need to be out before you leave them. Have tools and water to put out fires. Fuel should feel cold to the touch when you leave.

Fireworks and other pyrotechnics are never allowed on lands managed by the National Park Service and other federal agencies.

For statewide fire information, visit the Alaska Interagency Coordination Center website at https://fire.ak.blm.gov or http://www.akfireinfo.com.

To learn about wildfire at Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, visit: www.nps.gov/wrst/learn/nature/wildlandfire.htm or call 907-822-7250 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily.