Twelvemile Lake

## Twelvemile Lake Fire Report - July 28, 2025 ### Fire Start, Size and Growth **Start Date/Time/Location**: The Twelvemile Lake Fire was discovered on June 19, 2025, northeast of Delta Junction, Alaska. **Size and Containment**: As of July 25, 2025, the fire has burned approximately 23,865 acres and remains at 0% containment. Some reports from July 13 indicated the fire was at 23,423 acres, and earlier reports from July 3 showed it at 18,028 acres. **Fuels, Growth and Rate of Spread**: The fire is lightning-caused and has been burning actively since discovery. Recent reports indicate minimal fire behavior, with smoldering and creeping observed. However, warmer and drier conditions have been noted, with potential for increased activity. **Containment Efforts**: Fire management is ongoing, but no containment has been achieved yet. Local authorities and borough emergency services are coordinating response operations. ### Emergency Information **Evacuations and Sheltering:** **Evacuation Orders/Warnings**: Level 1 (READY) evacuations are in effect in the area surrounding the Twelvemile Lake Fire, indicating residents should be prepared to evacuate if conditions worsen. Local authorities are coordinating these efforts. **Evacuation Shelters and Information**: No specific shelters are mentioned in the current reports; residents should consult local emergency management for shelter locations. **Road Closures**: Specific road closures related to the Twelvemile Lake Fire are not detailed in the available information, but given the proximity to Delta Junction and evacuation levels, residents should monitor local advisories. Travelers are advised to check 511.alaska.gov for real-time road closures and conditions. **For more information, visit:** * [Alaska Fire Information](https://akfireinfo.com/) * [Alaska Division of Forestry](https://akfireinfo.com/2025/07/21/alaska-division-of-forestry-wildfire-roundup-2025/) * [National Interagency Fire Center](https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn) ### Current Impact **Impacts:** **Structures Impacted**: Multiple cabins are threatened, and firefighters are actively engaged in point protection, deploying pumps and sprinkler systems on structures around the affected lakes. **Infrastructure**: No detailed information on infrastructure impact is available. **Community Impact**: There are no specific reports of structures destroyed or lives lost due to the Twelvemile Lake Fire at this time. However, the active evacuation readiness indicates a potential threat to nearby communities. The fire is burning amid a season of extensive wildfire activity in Alaska, with over 900,000 acres burned statewide in 2025 so far. **Safety Concerns:** **Air Quality**: Smoke from wildfires across Alaska and Canada is widespread, impacting Northern Alaska, parts of Canada, and the North-Central United States. ### Ongoing Outlook **Containment Projections**: With 0% containment and ongoing fire activity, containment efforts are likely challenged by terrain and weather. Fire managers are actively monitoring conditions and coordinating evacuations. **Weather and Wind Warnings**: Warmer, drier, and windier weather is predicted in the region, which could increase fire activity and complicate containment efforts. Fire managers remain vigilant for new fire starts and increased fire behavior. ### Cause and the Role of Weather and Climate **Cause**: The Twelvemile Lake Fire was caused by lightning, a common natural ignition source in Alaska's wildfire season. **Weather and Climate**: The fire is burning amid a season of extensive wildfire activity in Alaska. Recent cooler and wetter weather has moderated some fire behavior, but upcoming warmer and windier conditions may exacerbate fire spread and intensity. ### For more information, visit: * [Alaska Wildland Fire Information](https://akfireinfo.com/) * [Alaska Interagency Coordination Center](https://fire.ak.blm.gov/ais/index.html) * [InciWeb](https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/)

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