McQuisten

## McQuisten Fire Report - July 29, 2025 ### Fire Start, Size and Growth **Start Date/Time/Location**: The McQuisten Fire was discovered on July 5, 2025, around 6:47 p.m. The exact location is in Yukon-Koyukuk County, Alaska, approximately 32 miles northeast of Tanana. **Size and Containment**: As of July 15, 2025, the fire had burned 785 acres and was 0% contained. More recent reports from July 14, 2025, also indicate a size of 785 acres. Another report from July 7, 2025, listed the fire at 158 acres. **Fuels, Growth and Rate of Spread**: The primary fuel for the McQuisten Fire is brush (2 feet), with a secondary fuel of timber (litter and understory). Information regarding the specific rate of spread or growth in the last 72 hours is not readily available in the provided snippets. **Containment Efforts**: Containment efforts are ongoing, with the fire being 0% contained as of July 15, 2025. ### Emergency Information **Evacuations and Sheltering:** Information regarding specific evacuation orders or warnings for the McQuisten Fire in the last 72 hours is not detailed in the provided snippets. However, in general, wildfire activity in Interior Alaska has triggered various levels of evacuation alerts, ranging from Level 1 "Ready" to Level 3 "Go," with communities like Central and areas along the Steese Highway experiencing these alerts. Evacuation shelters are typically established in community centers or other designated facilities when necessary. **Road and Infrastructure Closures:** Specific road closures directly related to the McQuisten Fire in the last 72 hours are not detailed. However, widespread wildfire activity in Interior Alaska has led to significant road closures and delays, particularly along the Parks Highway and Steese Highway, impacting travel for residents and visitors. **For more information, visit:** * [Alaska Wildland Fire Information](https://akfireinfo.com/) * [Bureau of Land Management Alaska Fire Service](https://www.blm.gov/alaska/fire) * [National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) Wildland Fire Dashboard](https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nirc) ### Current Impact **Impacts:** Specific impacts from the McQuisten Fire, such as structures destroyed or damaged, lives lost, or injuries, are not detailed in the provided search results for the last 72 hours. However, broader wildfire activity in Alaska has led to concerns about structure protection and potential impacts to communities. **Safety Concerns:** Smoke from wildfires across Alaska is a significant concern, with advisories warning of very unhealthy air quality in affected regions. Residents are advised to stay indoors and use air purifiers if possible when smoke impacts are present. No specific burn bans or fire restrictions directly linked to the McQuisten Fire were found in the provided snippets, but general fire danger is high across the state. ### Ongoing Outlook **Containment Projections**: As of July 15, 2025, the McQuisten Fire was 0% contained, indicating that containment efforts are still in their early stages. Information on projected containment timelines is not available in the provided snippets. **Weather and Wind Warnings**: Weather conditions in Alaska are a significant factor in wildfire activity. While specific warnings for the McQuisten Fire area in the last 72 hours are not detailed, general conditions in Interior Alaska have included dry and hot weather persisting for several days, contributing to continued wildfire activity. Alaska's wildfire season is influenced by factors like temperature, drought, and lightning strikes. ### Cause and the Role of Weather and Climate **Cause**: The McQuisten Fire is attributed to natural causes. **Weather and Climate**: Alaska's climate is rapidly changing, with rising temperatures and longer growing seasons contributing to an increased risk of large, frequent, and severe wildfires. Factors such as increased temperatures, drought, and more frequent lightning strikes are key contributors to the state's wildfire environment. The state has experienced hotter summers and an increase in the total area burned in recent decades, with projections indicating a further increase in burned area by 2050. ### For more information, visit:** * [Alaska Wildland Fire Information](https://akfireinfo.com/) * [Bureau of Land Management Alaska Fire Service](https://www.blm.gov/alaska/fire) * [National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) Wildland Fire Dashboard](https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nirc)

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