There are over 100 active wildfires burning in the state.
A map generated by AirNow.gov shows recent wildfires around the state and the smoke that they generate.
Smoke billows up from the 39,700-acre McDonald Fire, burning on military-training land about 30 miles southeast of Fairbanks. More forecast hot weather and lightning combined with increasingly dry duff layers has elevated wildfire potential. Harrel said additional firefighters are due from the Lower 48 starting Monday.
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