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First Confirmed Wildland Fires of the Season Detected in Noatak National Preserve

June 14, 2024 · Source: National Park Service

Hazy image from wildfire smoke. Smoke rising from the tundra below a spotter airplane. — Image supplied by the National Park Service. View the original image and credit

The first confirmed wildland fires of the season have been detected in Noatak National Preserve. On June 13th, fires were reported by the Galena Fire Management Zone Office. The cause of the fires is undetermined at this time.

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