Wildfires affect residents, travel across Alaska
- August 19, 2019
McKinley Fire, photo courtesy of AK Division of Forestry
If you’re planning to travel this week, be sure to check how fires may impact your route. Multiple roads have been closed, along with flights cancelled due to poor visibility.
Road closures are being updated on AK 511 website and fire information is available at akfireinfo.com.
McKinley Fire: At least 50 structures were lost Sunday afternoon near Mile 88 of the Parks Highway. The Parks Highway is currently open to one-lane traffic with pilot cars between mileposts 71 and 99. Motorists should expect long delays and be aware that the road could be closed at any
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