Anguitakada

## Anguitakada Fire Report - July 29, 2025 ### Fire Start, Size and Growth * **Start Date/Time/Location**: The Anguitakada Fire was first reported on July 9, 2025, at approximately 2:26 a.m. It is located 24 miles southeast of Kobuk, Alaska. * **Size and Containment**: As of July 25, 2025, the fire has burned 7,991 acres. Containment information is not readily available for the last 72 hours. * **Fuels, Growth and Rate of Spread**: The primary fuel model for this fire is brush (2 feet), with a secondary fuel model of timber (litter and understory). Information on the rate of spread and recent growth over the last 72 hours is not detailed in the provided sources. * **Containment Efforts**: Specific details on containment efforts and the agencies involved are not available in the provided information. ### Emergency Information * **Evacuations and Sheltering:** No specific evacuation orders, warnings, or shelter information have been reported for the Anguitakada Fire in the last 72 hours. Local authorities and borough emergency services coordinate shelters and evacuations as needed for fires in Alaska. * **Road and Infrastructure Closures:** No specific road or infrastructure closures directly related to the Anguitakada Fire have been reported in the last 72 hours. Firefighting operations can affect traffic near active fire zones, and residents are advised to check 511.alaska.gov for real-time road closures and conditions. ### Current Impact * **Impacts:** The Anguitakada Fire is burning in an area characterized by scattered high mountains and dominated by shrubland. Specific impacts on structures, infrastructure, or human life have not been detailed in the provided information from the last 72 hours. * **Safety Concerns:** * **Air Quality:** Smoke from wildfires in Alaska has been observed spreading across the state and eastward. While specific air quality advisories for the Anguitakada Fire are not detailed, widespread smoke can pose health risks, particularly to individuals with respiratory conditions. * **Burn Bans/Fire Restrictions:** Information on current burn bans or fire restrictions related to the Anguitakada Fire is not available in the provided sources. ### Ongoing Outlook * **Containment Projections:** Information regarding containment projections for the Anguitakada Fire is not available in the provided sources. * **Weather and Wind Warnings:** Specific weather forecasts or warnings for the immediate vicinity of the Anguitakada Fire are not detailed. However, general weather patterns for Alaska indicate widespread precipitation in some regions, while other areas remain warm and dry. ### Cause and the Role of Weather and Climate * **Cause:** The Anguitakada Fire is attributed to natural causes. * **Weather and Climate:** While specific weather contributing to the Anguitakada Fire's recent activity is not detailed, broader climate trends in Alaska and the western United States indicate that warmer and drier conditions can lead to increased fire activity. Wildfires in Alaska are part of a larger pattern influenced by climate change, which can exacerbate dry conditions and increase wildfire danger. ### For more information, visit: * **Alaska Wildland Fire Information:** [https://akfireinfo.com/](https://akfireinfo.com/) * **National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC):** [https://www.nifc.gov/](https://www.nifc.gov/) * **InciWeb:** [https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/](https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/)

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