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Riley Creek Campground to Reopen TomorrowFinal Riley Fire Update

HEALY, Alaska – Firefighters have closed the remaining small gap in the fire line, and it is now at 100% containment.  Today’s work will be to ensure that a 300-foot buffer around the perimeter is free of any remaining hot spots.  Additionally, fire line rehabilitation measures, such as water diversion bars along the fires edge have been completed.  Smoke may be visible within the interior of the fire, especially with increased southerly winds anticipated today.

Riley Fire Update, Tuesday, July 9, 2024432 acres, 96% contained, 244 personnel Riley firefighters tackle hotspots with aerial support 

HEALY, Alaska – Crews continue to secure the fireline on the Riley Fire. Due to higher resolution mapping, the fire size was determined to be 432, rather than 388 acres. Two hotshot crews secured the border around a large island of unburned vegetation within the fire. That additional line kept the percent of containment at 31%, even though the fire area is larger.

Riley Fire Update, Sunday July 7, 2024388 acres, 31% contained, 225 personnelProgress on the Riley Fire results in a path to normal operations 

Riley Fire Update, Saturday, July 6, 2024388 acres, 25% contained, 196 personnelThe Riley Fire gains containmentHEALY, Alaska – The Riley Fire is now at 25% containment, encompassing the southeast edge and northernmost tip. Fire managers are confident that the fire will not cross the containment line, shown black on the map. Crews are working to extend the containment line by going further into the burned area and extinguishing heat. 

Riley Fire Update, Friday, July 5, 2024388 acres, 5% contained, 173 personnelA rainy 4th of July cools the Riley Fire

Thursday, July 4, 2024388 acres, 5% contained, 165 personnelPower restored to Nenana Canyon on the Riley Fire

Containment of the Riley Fire near Denali National Park and Preserve increases