There are a lot of fires burning in Alaska right now, and a lot of people wondering what to expect from the smoke. Here are some resources to help you keep track.
Forty-five active wildfires in Western Alaska had burned more than a quarter million acres as of Sunday, according to the state Division of Forestry.
Officials urge residents to pack and make plans as fire moves closer to St. Mary's and Pitkas PointGov. Mike Dunleavy has issued a disaster declaration in response to the fire, which has grown to an estimated 71,000 acres over the last week and a half.
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