A wildfire burning near the Arctic Circle turnout and sign, popular with tourists who drive Alaska’s Dalton Highway, has prompted the evacuation of a nearby campground.
A wildfire burning near the Arctic Circle turnout on Alaska’s Dalton Highway has prompted the evacuation of a nearby campground.
The wildfire is burning on the west side of the highway, which is also known as the haul road since it is used to haul supplies to the North Slope. The fire is near the Arctic Circle sign that is popular with tourists who drive the highway.It was not immediately clear how many people were at the campground. Geoff Liesik, a spokesperson with the U.S. Bureau of Land Management Alaska Fire Service, said the site is popular with those celebrating the summer solstice, which is Tuesday.
People are asked to avoid the area because of the ongoing evacuation, fire activity and smoke across the road.
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