Interior Alaska fires flare, prompting new evacuations and Parks Highway closure

Interior Alaska fires flare, prompting new evacuations and Parks Highway closure

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Hot, dry, windy weather fed several fires burning near Fairbanks and Healy in Interior Alaska on Wednesday after several days of cooler weather allowed firefighters to make progress.

Temporary closures remain on Parks Highway near Nenana due to wildfire smoke

The Nenana Ridge Complex Fire has caused closures on Parks Highway between mileposts 308 and 341. Heavy smoke reduces visibility. Travel is not advised; delays and closures continue.