The fire began near Circle Bay on Woronkofski Island on Friday, Aug. 16, and as of Monday was less than an acre in size. The U.S. Forest Service is monitoring the fire.
Where there's smoke there's fire, and on Woronkofski Island, there's both.
The fire began near Circle Bay on Friday, Aug. 16, and as of Monday was less than an acre in size. While the fire has grown at roughly 0.1 acres per day, the U.S. Forest Service - which is monitoring the fire - is not concerned about the risk of widespread damages.
Circle Bay is about 6 miles southwest of Wrangell, with smoke from the fire visible in town.
The closest infrastructure that could be at risk is a power line 2.5 miles from the fire. According to Tory Houser, Forest Service Wrangell District ranger, the suppr...
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