As Alaska’s wildfire season comes to a close, new numbers show just how intense it’s been this year. More than one million acres have burned across the state in 2025. That’s a significant jump compared to last year, when about 667,000 acres burned. One of the largest fires this year was the Klikhtentotzna Fire near Alatna, which scorched more than 100,000 acres. Some fires remain active, including the 7 Mile Lookout Fire in the Tok area. However, there are no evacuation orders or flight restrictions in place at this time. Alaska’s wildfire season officially ends on August 31. Crews will continue to monitor and patrol active fires as the season winds down.
