The Riley Fire reached 25% containment on Wednesday as favorable weather conditions were expected to aid firefighting.
Updated: 15 minutes agoView of the Riley Fire on Wednesday morning, July 3, 2024. A mosaic fire pattern can be seen on the ridge above businesses located in the Nenana River Canyon. again Wednesday as firefighters worked to contain a wildfire that has prompted emergency closures and evacuations during the park’s busiest week.
As of Wednesday, authorities said the Riley Fire was about 25% contained, at its southern flank about a mile from the park entry, and just under 390 acres. The cause of the fire remained unknown Wednesday as two investigators arrived on scene, authorities said. Rangers continued to turn back day-use visitors and vehicles from the park. Park campgrounds closed Wednesday late morning.
Firefighters and water-dropping aircraft continue to work on the Riley Fire near the entrance of Denali National Park in early July 2024. A scooper plane dumps water over smoke emerging from mountainous terrain.
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