Riley Fire 2024

As of July 14, 2024 this page will no longer be updated unless there is significant new activity. As of that date the fire was completely contained and a small group of firefighters was monitoring the fire area. For current fire information on this or any Alaska wildfires, please visit akfireinfo.com or call the Alaska Interagency Fire Information Office at 907.356.5511.

Riley Fire History

At 12:30 pm on Sunday, June 30, 2024 a fire was reported about one mile north of the entrance to Denali National Park and Preserve, west of milepost 239 Parks Highway in the Nenana River Canyon. No structures were immediately threatened. The fire was burning in black spruce, alder, and birch in steep terrain near the Alaska Railroad. Evacuation orders were issued for Denali National Park and partner employees residing in some housing areas near the park entrance and the park was temporarily closed because of the threat posed by the fire.

On Wednesday, July 10, the National Park Service and Denali National Park Tours Doyon/Aramark Joint Venture welcomed visitors back to the park. Normal operations have resumed.