Wildfire in Upper Kuskokwim Valley, Alaska

Wildfire May 28, 2010 · Upper Kuskokwim Valley, Alaska

$1.5M

Damage as recorded

The wider storm

The Turquoise Lake Fire is believed to be a human caused fire that started on May 18th. The fire grew rapidly and burned a total of 91,885 acres. The fire consumed the Farewell Lake Lodge including four cabins and several outbuildings at approximately 3 pm AKST on the 28th. Several people had to be evacuated from the property, and damage estimates are approximately 1.5 million dollars.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 224488. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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