Nuna

## Nuna Fire Report - July 29, 2025 ### Fire Start, Size and Growth **Start Date/Time/Location**: The Nuna Fire was discovered on July 7, 2025, around 8:20 p.m.. The exact location is 13 miles northwest of Ambler, Alaska. **Size and Containment**: As of July 14, 2025, the Nuna Fire had burned 10,152 acres. More recent reports from July 26, 2025, indicate the fire has grown to 14,884 acres. As of July 17, 2025, the fire was reported as 0% contained. **Fuels, Growth and Rate of Spread**: The primary fuel for the Nuna Fire is hardwood litter, with timber (litter and understory) as a secondary fuel. There have been reports of the fire smoldering and showing little activity due to cooler, wetter weather in recent days. However, warmer and drier weather conditions are forecast, which could lead to increased activity and rapid growth. **Containment Efforts**: Crews have been working on the Nuna Fire, with efforts to remove equipment and repair suppression actions noted around July 25, 2025. The cost to date for managing the fire is approximately $216,000. ### Emergency Information **Evacuations and Sheltering:** As of the last 72 hours, there are no specific reports of active evacuation orders or warnings directly related to the Nuna Fire. However, other fires in Alaska, such as the Nenana Ridge Complex, have had active evacuations and road closures in the past week. It is advisable for residents in the vicinity of the Nuna Fire to stay informed through local emergency management channels. **Road and Infrastructure Closures:** No specific road or infrastructure closures have been reported for the Nuna Fire. **For more information, visit:** * **Alaska Wildland Fire Information:** [https://akfireinfo.com/](https://akfireinfo.com/) * **Bureau of Land Management Alaska Fire Service Facebook:** [https://www.facebook.com/BLMAFS](https://www.facebook.com/BLMAFS) * **Fairbanks North Star Borough Emergency Operations:** [https://fnsb.gov/emergency](https://fnsb.gov/emergency) (Note: This is a general link for the borough; specific fire information may be found through the Alaska Wildland Fire Information link.) ### Current Impact **Impacts:** **Injuries and Fatalities**: No injuries or fatalities have been reported in relation to the Nuna Fire. **Structures Impacted**: There are no reports of structures being damaged or destroyed by the Nuna Fire. **School and Business Closures**: No school or business closures have been reported due to the Nuna Fire. **Notable Impacts**: The Nuna Fire is located in a limited management option area within the Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge, where wildfires are generally allowed to play their natural ecological role unless they threaten people or property. **Safety Concerns:** **Power Outages**: No power outages have been reported in connection with the Nuna Fire. **Water Safety**: No specific water safety concerns have been reported. **Burn Bans**: Information on current burn bans or fire restrictions for the Northwest Arctic region of Alaska should be checked through local authorities or the Alaska Wildland Fire Information website. **Air Quality**: Smoke from wildfires in Alaska, including potentially the Nuna Fire, can impact air quality. Widespread smoke has been observed dispersing across northern Alaska from fires in Northwestern Alaska and Canada. Residents experiencing smoke should monitor air quality advisories and take precautions to protect their health, such as staying indoors and using air purifiers if necessary. ### Ongoing Outlook **Containment Projections**: As of July 17, 2025, the Nuna Fire was 0% contained. While recent cooler and wetter weather has moderated fire behavior, warmer and drier conditions are forecast, which could increase fire activity. Fire managers are monitoring conditions closely and will adjust resources as needed. **Weather and Wind Warnings**: Forecasts indicate warmer, drier weather with wind gusts up to 20 mph and temperatures in the low 80s are possible in northeastern Alaska. These conditions could lead to increased activity on existing fires and the rapid growth of new ones. ### Cause and the Role of Weather and Climate **Cause**: The Nuna Fire was caused by natural ignition, likely lightning. **Weather and Climate**: Alaska's wildfire season is influenced by climate variability and change. Warming temperatures, increased drought, and changes in precipitation patterns contribute to longer wildfire seasons and increased fire frequency and size. El Niño episodes, in particular, have been correlated with increased wildfire potential in Alaska due to warmer, drier conditions in the interior and an increase in lightning activity. While recent weather has been cooler and wetter, the potential for warmer and drier conditions remains a significant factor in fire behavior and spread. ### For more information, visit:** * **Alaska Wildland Fire Information:** [https://akfireinfo.com/](https://akfireinfo.com/) * **Bureau of Land Management Alaska Fire Service:** [http://www.blm.gov/AlaskaFireService](http://www.blm.gov/AlaskaFireService) * **The National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC):** [https://www.nifc.gov/](https://www.nifc.gov/)

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