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Increased smoke visible from two wildfires in the Noatak National Preserve

June 18, 2024 · Source: National Park Service

Smoke trails from wildland dire in the tundra. — Image supplied by the National Park Service. View the original image and credit

Due to warm, dry, and windy conditions, two wildfires in Noatak National Preserve have increased in size over the weekend. The 135-Tututalak and 131-Urgoon fires were first observed by the Galena Fire Management Zone Office on June 13, 2024.

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