Wildfire Season Has Begun in Alaska; Some of 85 Active Blazes Cause Smoke to Drift Toward Nome
![An aerial view of smoke rising from a wildfire in the Alaska wilderness.](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Alaska-BLM-AFS-2018-06-wildfires-175chandalarriverfire-1200x900.jpg)
Beth Ipsen with the Alaska Fire Service says “cluster fires” near Buckland and Kotzebue may bring smoky skies to Nome.
Beth Ipsen with the Alaska Fire Service says “cluster fires” near Buckland and Kotzebue may bring smoky skies to Nome.