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An early detection of a wildland fire in\\xa0Denali National Park\\xa0in June brings to light how enhanced satellite technology is catching smaller fires sooner,\\xa0providing better detail and more accurate fire predictions and assessments.\\xa0\\xa0As a result, fire managers are better able to determine needed actions and resources to meet the unique conditions of Alaska\\u2019s landscape.

National ParksTraveler\\u2019s\\xa0Lynn Riddick\\xa0spoke with Alaska fire analyst Robert \\u201cZeke\\u201d\\xa0Ziel about this satellite technology, and Larry Weddle, National Park Service fire management officer for the Alaska Western Area and Denali National Park and Preserve, on how the season peaked without much drama this year.