Riley Fire Updates

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This blog shares updated and information on Riley Fire in Denali National Park and Preserve. The blog began in June 2024 and updates will be shared throughout the duration of the fire incident. However, for time-sensitive information, including important evacuation information, please visit akfireinfo.com. Click on any update below for photos and more details.

June 30, 2024, 8:00pm Update - Closure Information

June 30, 2024 Posted by: K.Mikulla

Closures are in effect due to the fire.

 

June 30, 2024, 6:30pm Update

June 30, 2024 Posted by: K. Mikulla

Updated evacuation information.

 

June 30, 2024, 5:30pm Update

June 30, 2024 Posted by: K. Mikulla

Evacuation orders are being issued for Denali National Park and partner employees residing in some housing areas near the park entrance. Visitors staying in the Riley Creek Campground, as well as residents living further west inside the park, are being informed to standby and be ready to evacuate if necessary.

 

June 30, 2024, 3:30pm Update

June 30, 2024 Posted by: K. Mikulla

At 12:30pm on Sunday, June 30, a fire was reported about one mile north of the entrance to Denali National Park and Preserve, west of milepost 239 Parks Highway. At this time, no structures are immediately threatened. Name the Riley Fire, it is burning in black spruce in steep terrain near the Alaska Railroad.