Lake Mansfield

### 1. Fire Start, Size and Growth - **Start Date/Time/Location**: The Lake Mansfield Fire in Southeast Fairbanks County, Alaska, was reported on June 20, 2025, though specific start times are not detailed in the available information[2][3]. - **Size and Containment**: As of July 17, 2025, the fire has burned approximately 850 acres and remains 0% contained[3][4]. - **Fuels, Growth and Rate of Spread**: The fire is experiencing moderate behavior with creeping, isolated torching, and smoldering. The specific fuels involved are not detailed, but the fire's growth is influenced by local weather conditions[4]. - **Containment Efforts**: Details on specific containment efforts are not provided in the available information, but the fire poses a threat to residences and energy infrastructure, necessitating active management[4]. ### 2. Emergency Information **Evacuations and Sheltering:** - **Evacuation Orders and Warnings**: Specific evacuation orders or warnings are not detailed in the available information, but the fire threatens residences and infrastructure, suggesting potential evacuation actions may be necessary[4]. - **Evacuation Shelters and Information**: No specific information on evacuation shelters is available, but residents should monitor local news and emergency alerts for updates. - **Estimated Number of People Impacted**: The exact number of people impacted is not specified, but the fire's proximity to residences indicates potential for significant community impact. **Road and Infrastructure Closures:** - **Road Closures**: Road closures are in effect due to the fire, though specific locations are not detailed in the available information[4]. **For more information, visit:** - [Alaska Division of Forestry]: https://forestry.alaska.gov/ - [National Interagency Coordination Center (NIFC)] for incident reports: https://www.nifc.gov/ - [Zoom Earth for satellite imagery and updates]: https://zoom.earth/fires/us-ak-lake-mansfield-fire/ ### 3. Current Impact **Impacts:** - **Injuries and Fatalities**: No reports of injuries or fatalities are available in the provided information. - **Structures Impacted**: The fire threatens residences and energy infrastructure, but specific details on structures impacted are not provided[4]. - **School and Business Closures**: No specific information on school or business closures is available. - **Notable Impacts**: The fire's impact on local communities is significant due to its proximity to residences and infrastructure. **Safety Concerns:** - **Power Outages**: No specific power outages are reported, but the threat to energy infrastructure suggests potential for disruptions. - **Water Safety**: No specific water safety concerns are detailed, but residents should monitor local advisories. - **Burn Bans**: No specific burn bans are mentioned, but residents should be cautious due to fire danger. - **Air Quality**: Smoke from the fire may pose health risks, particularly for those with respiratory conditions. ### 4. Ongoing Outlook - **Containment Projections**: Containment efforts are ongoing, but specific projections are not detailed in the available information. The fire's moderate behavior and lack of containment suggest continued challenges. - **Weather and Wind Warnings**: No specific weather warnings are mentioned, but the fire's behavior is influenced by local weather conditions, which may include wind and precipitation[4]. ### 5. Cause and the Role of Weather and Climate - **Cause**: The cause of the Lake Mansfield Fire is not specified in the available information. - **Weather and Climate**: The fire is influenced by local weather conditions, including moderate fire behavior with creeping and smoldering. Alaska's climate can contribute to fire risk through dry conditions and wind, though specific weather factors are not detailed for this fire[4].

Citations

['https://wildfiretrackers.com', 'https://fire.ak.blm.gov/predsvcs/akfireno.php?yr=2025', 'https://zoom.earth/fires/us-ak-lake-mansfield-fire/', 'https://www.nifc.gov/sites/default/files/NICC/1-Incident%20Information/IMSR/2025/July/IMSR_CY25_07172025_0.pdf', 'https://www.nifc.gov/sites/default/files/NICC/1-Incident%20Information/IMSR/2025/July/IMSR_CY25_07162025_0.pdf']