The highway is closed in the Black Rapids area south of Delta Junction and is likely to stay closed through the weekend.
Interior
Rain in Interior Alaska has not been nearly enough to stop wildfires, officials say
Over 2.6 million acres have burned so far this season, and there are more than 250 active fires across the state.
Officials still assessing damage after Interior Alaska fire runs through subdivision
The fire made a run in the Kobe Road area on Wednesday, prompting officials to urge any residents remaining to “leave now.”
Nenana-area residents say state is moving too fast on agricultural land sales
They say the state should talk further with local residents and complete studies on the project’s soils and resources before continuing the sales.
Alaska’s dry summer could mean more mosquitoes next year, entomologist says
UAF entomologist Derek Sikes says drought can actually help mosquitoes by killing off their competitors.
With thousands more lightning strikes Tuesday, Alaska’s wildfire season keeps getting worse
More than 1,000 firefighters are working in Alaska as more than 225 active wildfires burn.