Dry Creek

### 1. Fire Start, Size and Growth - **Start Date/Time/Location**: The Dry Creek Fire ignited on June 21, 2025, at approximately 2:59 a.m., located about 29.4 miles south-southeast of Fairbanks, Alaska, in Denali County[3][4]. - **Size and Containment**: As of the latest updates around July 20-26, 2025, the fire has burned approximately **12,043 acres** and remains **0% contained**[3][4]. - **Fuels, Growth and Rate of Spread**: The fire primarily burns timber with grass and understory fuels, as well as brush up to 2 feet tall. The fire behavior is described as minimal, indicating slow or limited active spread recently[3][4]. - **Containment Efforts**: The Alaska Division of Forestry, Fairbanks Area, is the lead agency managing the fire response, with dispatch coordinated through the Northern Forestry Dispatch Center. No significant containment progress has been reported, and the fire is considered stale with no recent updates for several days[3][4]. ### 2. Emergency Information - **Evacuations**: There are no specific evacuation orders or warnings reported for the Dry Creek Fire area. The fire is located in a relatively remote area southwest of Fairbanks, and no Level 1, 2, or 3 evacuations have been noted in connection with this fire[1][2][3]. - **Road Closures**: No road closures related to the Dry Creek Fire have been reported. - **Shelters**: No evacuation shelters have been established for this fire. **For more information:** - Alaska Division of Forestry Wildfire Updates: https://akfireinfo.com/2025/07/21/alaska-division-of-forestry-wildfire-roundup-2025/ - Northern Forestry Dispatch Center: https://akfireinfo.com/ - Alaska Fire Information: https://www.fireweatheravalanche.org/wildfire/139501916/alaska/dry-creek-fire ### 3. Current Impact - **Community Impact**: There are no reported structures destroyed or damaged, no injuries, and no fatalities associated with the Dry Creek Fire. The fire is burning in a forested area with timber and brush fuels, away from populated communities[3][4]. - **Power and Infrastructure**: No power outages or infrastructure impacts have been reported. - **Safety Concerns**: Air quality near the fire area is monitored but no significant health advisories have been issued. No burn bans or fire restrictions specific to this fire have been noted, though statewide fire conditions remain active due to the ongoing wildfire season[1][2]. ### 4. Ongoing Outlook - **Containment Projections**: With 0% containment and minimal fire behavior reported, containment efforts appear limited or delayed, possibly due to the remote location and current weather conditions. The fire is considered stale with no recent growth or updates, suggesting low immediate threat[3][4]. - **Weather and Fire Danger**: Alaska has experienced some precipitation recently, which may help moderate fire activity. However, the wildfire season continues with potential for hot and dry spells that could increase fire risk later in summer[1][2]. ### 5. Cause and the Role of Weather and Climate - **Cause**: The Dry Creek Fire is classified as a natural fire, likely caused by lightning, consistent with many Alaska wildfires during the season[3][4]. - **Weather and Climate**: The fire season in Alaska is influenced by variable weather, including periods of dryness and precipitation. Recent widespread precipitation has helped reduce fire activity in some regions, but the overall season remains active with over 900,000 acres burned statewide in 2025. Climate factors such as warmer temperatures and drier conditions contribute to the length and intensity of the wildfire season in Alaska[1][2]. If you need updates or more detailed local information, monitoring the Alaska Division of Forestry and Northern Forestry Dispatch Center websites is recommended.

Citations

['https://akfireinfo.com/2025/07/21/alaska-division-of-forestry-wildfire-roundup-2025/', 'https://akfireinfo.com/2025/07/23/alaska-division-of-forestry-wildfire-roundup-2025/', 'https://www.battstaging.com/fire/dry-creek-11/', 'https://www.fireweatheravalanche.org/wildfire/139501916/alaska/dry-creek-fire', 'https://fire.ak.blm.gov/predsvcs/akfireno.php?yr=2025']