Nowitna

## Nowitna Fire Report - July 29, 2025 ### Fire Start, Size and Growth **Start Date/Time/Location**: The Nowitna River Fire was first reported on June 17, 2025, at approximately 3:23 p.m.. The exact initial location is described as 0.0 miles WNW of an unspecified point in Alaska, and it was discovered by civilian aircraft about 55 miles southwest of Tanana.. **Size and Containment**: As of the last available updates, the fire has been reported at various sizes, including 58.2 acres and 26 acres.. Containment is listed as N/A, indicating it is not yet contained.. **Fuels, Growth and Rate of Spread**: The primary fuel type is identified as Black Spruce.. Information regarding the specific rate of spread and growth over the last 72 hours is limited in the provided data. However, recent reports indicate that wildfire activity in Alaska has been significant, with fires growing rapidly due to hot weather and dry conditions.. **Containment Efforts**: Specific containment efforts for the Nowitna River Fire are not detailed in the provided information. However, general wildfire response in Alaska involves various agencies, including the Alaska Division of Forestry and the Bureau of Land Management Alaska Fire Service.. ### Emergency Information **Evacuations and Sheltering:** At this time, there are no specific evacuation orders or warnings directly associated with the Nowitna River Fire in the provided information. However, it is important to note that other fires in Interior Alaska, such as the Nenana Ridge Complex, have led to evacuations and the establishment of shelters.. **Road and Infrastructure Closures:** No specific road or infrastructure closures directly related to the Nowitna River Fire have been reported in the provided data. However, other wildfire incidents in Alaska have caused intermittent highway closures and traffic advisories.. **For more information, visit:** * [Alaska Wildland Fire Information](https://akfireinfo.com/) * [Alaska DNR - Division of Forestry](https://dnr.alaska.gov/bfs) * [BLM Alaska Fire Service](https://www.blm.gov/alaska/fire) ### Current Impact **Impacts:** Specific impacts of the Nowitna River Fire on structures, infrastructure, or human life are not detailed in the provided information. However, the broader wildfire situation in Alaska has led to significant smoke impacts, affecting air quality in communities.. **Safety Concerns:** No specific safety concerns such as burn bans or air quality advisories directly tied to the Nowitna River Fire are detailed. However, general fire restrictions may be in place in various areas of Alaska due to the overall fire danger.. ### Ongoing Outlook **Containment Projections**: There are no specific containment projections for the Nowitna River Fire available in the provided data. **Weather and Wind Warnings**: Recent weather in Southwest Alaska has included temperatures around 50-61°F with humidity levels between 36-86% and winds around 1.7-5 mph.. While specific fire weather warnings for the immediate vicinity of the Nowitna River Fire are not detailed, Alaska has experienced widespread hot and dry conditions, contributing to increased wildfire activity.. ### Cause and the Role of Weather and Climate **Cause**: The cause of the Nowitna River Fire is listed as "Undetermined.". **Weather and Climate**: Wildfires in Alaska are often ignited by lightning, particularly during periods of dry thunderstorms.. The state has been experiencing a significant increase in wildfire activity, with climate change contributing to warmer temperatures and drier conditions, creating more available fuel and increasing fire intensity and duration.. ### For more information, visit:** * [Alaska Wildland Fire Information](https://akfireinfo.com/) * [Alaska DNR - Division of Forestry](https://dnr.alaska.gov/bfs) * [BLM Alaska Fire Service](https://www.blm.gov/alaska/fire)

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