Cooler, rainy weather slows growth of Interior Alaska wildfires
But firefighters are keeping a close eye on the long-term forecast that calls for warmer-than-usual weather to return.
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But firefighters are keeping a close eye on the long-term forecast that calls for warmer-than-usual weather to return.
Alaska’s total wildfire size grew to 220,000 acres as of Monday after fires grew mostly in Interior Alaska.
As of Friday, there are more than 140 active fires across the state, but three big ones keep crews busy in the Interior.
Hot and dry weather combined with Chinook winds have resulted in Red Flag warnings and fire weather watches for large portions of Interior Alaska for Saturday and Sunday.
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