Bear Fire (AK)
Satellite image: NASA GIBS / MODIS.
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Quick facts
- Location
- 35 Miles SE from Lake Minchumina, AK
- Cause
- Natural
- Complexity
- Type 5 Incident
- Fuel
- Timber (Litter and Understory)
- Behavior
- Active, Running
- Jurisdiction
- NPS · Federal land
The Bear Fire, which started on June 19, 2026, remains active and is currently categorized as a Type 5 Incident. Located 35 miles southeast of Lake Minchumina, Alaska, within Denali County, the wildfire has burned 3,409.15 acres of federal land managed by the National Park Service. The fire is exhibiting active and running behavior as it consumes timber litter and understory fuels. Currently, containment stands at 0 percent.
A Type 5 Incident Commander is managing the response to this naturally caused wildfire. No containment progress has been made yet as crews monitor the active blaze in this remote Alaskan region.
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