The largest April wildfire in Alaska in a quarter century is burning near the community of Kwethluk on dry tundra along the lower Kuskokwim River. Via KYUKNews
A tundra fire has continued burning near Kwethluk since it was first reported April 16, 2022. BETHEL -- The largest April wildfire in Alaska in a quarter century is burning near the community of Kwethluk on dry tundra along the lower Kuskokwim River.
Less snow than usual fell in the area this winter. It melted early, exposing the tundra. A steady wind has dried the vegetation, and hardly any precipitation has fallen since early March. Thoman said that with no rain and abundant sunshine, the tundra has remained brown and dry. The forestry division expects the fire to continue burning until it runs out of dry brush and grasses for fuel, or until it rains.
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