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First large staffed fire in Alaska this season threatens buildings

Crooked Creek, Bethel Census Area, Alaska, United States

15 Jun 2025

The Oskawalik Fire near Crooked Creek in southwest Alaska has expanded from 350 to over 1,400 acres, threatening Native allotments and prompting a large-scale firefighting response under windy conditions.

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