Alaska's Summer Skies Bring Lightning Strikes & Forest Fires. New Fire Near Delta Junction

 Forestry Responding To New Fire East Of Delta Junction 

Rika's Historic Roadhouse in Delta Junction (Journal archives) 

BY ALASKA DIVISION OF FORESTRY & FIRE PROTECTION on JUNE 20, 2026

2:45 PM – Multiple callers reported a lightning strike starting a fire near Clearwater Creek. Delta Forestry Area Helitack confirmed the Granite Fire (#222) actively burning in grass and spruce about 17 miles east of Delta Junction. Air Attack was ordered along with a retardant tanker, four single engine water scooping aircraft and the White Mountain Type 2 Initial Attack Crew from Fairbanks. 

This report will be updated as more information becomes available.

 OVER 4,000 LIGHTNING STRIKES ON JUNE 20TH, 2026

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