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Wildfire temporarily closes entrance to Alaska’s Denali National Park

A wildfire near Denali National Park forced the closure of the popular tourist spot, with trails and campgrounds shut down, affecting existing and new reservations.
The fire, located one mile north of the park entrance, was estimated to be about half a square mile in size.
Denali officials suspended operations at the entrance and closed the park to day-use visitors and personal vehicles until further notice.

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Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman

Wildfire forces Alaska's Denali National Park to temporarily close entrance

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A wildfire burning near the entrance of Denali National Park and Preserve forced the temporary closure Monday of one of Alaska’s most popular tourist destinations.

8 months ago

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Anchorage Daily News

Denali National Park closed as crews fight wildfire at height of tourist season

Vehicles were being turned around at the park’s only entrance along the Parks Highway, and the park’s tour and transit bus outings were canceled.

8 months ago·Anchorage, United States

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KVIA

Wildfire forces Alaska's Denali National Park to temporarily close entrance

Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A wildfire burning near the entrance of Denali National Park and Preserve has forced the temporary closure of one of Alaska’s most popular tourist destinations. Cars have been turned around Monday at the park’s only entrance. Tour buses were canceled and public facilities were closed, including the visitor’s center about a five-hour drive north of Anchorage. Officials say about 50 firefighters and aircra…

8 months ago·Panama City, United States

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KIFI

Wildfire forces Alaska's Denali National Park to temporarily close entrance

8 months ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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National Post

Wildfire forces Alaska's Denali National Park to temporarily close entrance

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) -- A wildfire burning near the entrance of Denali National Park and Preserve forced the temporary closure Monday of one of Alaska's most popular tourist destinations.

8 months ago·Canada

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Wildfire forces Alaska's Denali National Park to temporarily close entrance

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A wildfire burning near the entrance of Denali National Park and Preserve forced the temporary closure Monday of one of Alaska’s most popular tourist destinations. Cars were turned around at the park’s only entrance, tour buses were canceled and public facilities, including the visitor’s center, were closed at the park, which is about a five-hour drive north of Anchorage. Trails were also closed Sunday, as were campgroun…

8 months ago·Albuquerque, United States

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