Fires in Alaska

Dry and windy conditions fanned the flames of a damaging fires in Alaska.
Alaska Charred
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Alaska Charred

In 2015, wildfires in Alaska consumed an area nearly the size of New Jersey.

Published Sep 4, 2015

Image of the Day Land Fires

Burn Scars around Tanana, Alaska
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Burn Scars around Tanana, Alaska

After an intense start, Alaska’s wildfire season has mellowed a bit.

Published Aug 1, 2015

Image of the Day Land Fires

Smoke and Fire in Alaska
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Smoke and Fire in Alaska

Large fires continue to char Alaskan forests.

Published Jul 15, 2015

Atmosphere Land Fires

Smoke in Fairbanks and Interior Alaska
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Smoke in Fairbanks and Interior Alaska

Smoke from fires burning across Alaska posed air quality concerns.

Published Jun 23, 2015

Atmosphere Heat Land Life Fires

Sockeye Fire in Alaska
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Sockeye Fire in Alaska

Dry and windy conditions fanned the flames of a damaging fire in Willow, Alaska.

Published Jun 18, 2015

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