Mile 17 Fire
| Mile 17 Fire | |
|---|---|
Smoke plume from May 13 flare-up seen from the Homer Spit, about 20 miles (32 km) to the southwest. | |
| Date(s) | May 12, 2009 - May 17, 2009 |
| Coordinates | 59°39′50″N 151°28′08″W / 59.664°N 151.469°W |
| Statistics | |
| Total area | 1,074 acres (4.35 km2) |
| Impacts | |
| Structures destroyed | 8 |
| Ignition | |
| Cause | Downed Power Line |
| Map | |
The Mile 17 Fire was a wildfire that began around mile 17 of East End Road outside of Homer, Alaska, on Tuesday, May 12, 2009, and lasted until Sunday, May 17.