Caribou

### 1. Fire Start, Size and Growth - **Start Date/Time/Location**: The Caribou Fire ignited on July 15, 2025, at approximately 2:07 PM in Alaska, under the jurisdiction of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources (AKDNS)[5]. - **Size and Containment**: As of July 19, 2025, the Caribou Fire has burned approximately 1,915 acres. The fire remains in *monitor status* with no reported growth or active spread[3][4][5]. - **Fuels, Growth and Rate of Spread**: The fire has not exhibited significant activity or expansion since ignition. It is being closely monitored but has shown no new fire behavior or rate of spread. - **Containment Efforts**: The fire is currently under observation with no active suppression reported. Firefighters are focusing on preparedness and protection of nearby allotments and values in the area, consistent with the approach for other fires in the region[3][4]. ### 2. Emergency Information - **Evacuations and Sheltering**: There are *no evacuation orders or warnings* currently associated with the Caribou Fire. The fire remains in monitor status with no immediate threat to communities or infrastructure[2][3][4]. - **Road Closures**: No road closures have been reported in connection with the Caribou Fire. - **For more information, visit:** - Alaska Fire Information: akfireinfo.com - Bureau of Land Management Alaska Fire Service: fire.ak.blm.gov - Alaska Department of Natural Resources Fire Updates ### 3. Current Impact - **Community and Infrastructure Impact**: There are no reported impacts to structures, infrastructure, or communities from the Caribou Fire. No injuries or fatalities have been reported. - **Safety Concerns**: The fire is being monitored as part of the broader wildfire activity in Alaska. No burn bans or fire restrictions specific to this fire have been announced. Air and water quality impacts are not reported at this time. - **Power and Utilities**: No power outages or utility disruptions have been linked to the Caribou Fire. ### 4. Ongoing Outlook - **Containment Projections**: Given the fire’s current monitor status and lack of active growth, containment is effectively stable. Fire crews remain vigilant to protect allotments and values nearby, with no immediate containment challenges reported[3][4]. - **Weather and Fire Behavior**: Recent rains and cooler temperatures in the region have moderated fire behavior, aiding firefighting efforts and reducing fire activity across the Roundabout Complex, which includes the Caribou Fire[2][3]. ### 5. Cause and the Role of Weather and Climate - **Cause**: The specific cause of the Caribou Fire has not been detailed in available reports. - **Weather and Climate**: The fire season in Alaska has been influenced by prolonged dry spells earlier in the summer, but recent rainfall and cooler conditions have helped moderate fire behavior in the area. These weather patterns have contributed to the current stable status of the Caribou Fire and other nearby fires[2][3]. This summary reflects the latest available information as of July 19, 2025. Fire status and conditions may evolve, so residents and stakeholders are encouraged to monitor official Alaska Fire Service updates for ongoing developments.

Citations

['https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_United_States_wildfires', 'https://akfireinfo.com/2025/07/15/after-prolonged-dry-spell-rain-finally-offers-firefighters-moderating-conditions-on-the-roundabout-complex/', 'https://akfireinfo.com/2025/07/18/firefighters-continue-to-prepare-and-protect-allotments-on-the-north-and-south-fronts-of-the-roundabout-complexs-moldy-fire/', 'https://akfireinfo.com/2025/07/19/firefighters-make-progress-securing-allotments-on-the-roundabout-complex/', 'https://fire.ak.blm.gov/predsvcs/ViewFireOwners.php?yr=2025']