ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A wildfire burning near the Arctic Circle turnout on Alaska’s Dalton Highway has prompted evacuation of a nearby campground. The fire is near the Arctic Circle sign that is popular with tourists who drive the highway. The site is also popular with tourists, getting their photos taken at the Arctic Circle sign. Fire officials said the fire, started by lightning, has burned on less than 1 square mile (2.59 square kilometers) in black spruce, with isolated torching. The Arctic Circle sign is about 200 miles (321.87 kilometers) northwest of Fairbanks.

Source: thestar June 21, 2022 17:48 UTC