Michigan Fire (AK)
Satellite image: NASA GIBS / MODIS.
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Quick facts
- Location
- 28 Miles W from Coldfoot, AK
- Cause
- Natural
- Complexity
- Type 5 Incident
- Fuel
- Timber (Litter and Understory)
- Behavior
- Minimal, Backing, Isolated Torching
- Jurisdiction
- DNR · State land
The Michigan Fire, currently classified as a Type 5 Incident, is an active wildfire located 28 miles west of Coldfoot, Alaska, within the Yukon-Koyukuk county. First reported on June 26, 2026, the blaze has consumed 1,443.24 acres of state-owned land managed by the Department of Natural Resources.
The fire is currently zero percent contained and is being handled by a Type 5 Incident Commander. Current fire behavior is described as minimal, characterized by backing and isolated torching within the timber, litter, and understory. The cause of the fire has been determined to be natural.
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