Ishtalitna Fire (AK)

Burning through tall grass measuring 2.5 feet in height, the Ishtalitna Fire in Yukon-Koyukuk, Alaska, has been active for 37 days since starting naturally on July 4, 2026. Located 47 miles northwest of Rampart, the fire has maintained an average daily growth of approximately 40 acres per day, totaling 1,463 acres burned while remaining zero percent contained. Current fire behavior on the landscape is characterized as moderate, backing, and flanking.

The incident is managed by a Type 5 Incident Command under the Bureau of Land Management, as the land affected is under federal jurisdiction. This fire occurs within a regional context where the typical fire season spans from June to October. Across the country, 2,761,076 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a figure that is 50 percent below the two-decade average.