Porphyry
ACRES BURNED
2641
STATE
Alaska
ORIGIN COUNTY
Southeast Fairbankscontainment
0%
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64.2000026995169, -142.552525295043
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2025-06-21
TIMELINE
18 days
June 21
Detected
July 9
LAST UPDATED
Incident Data
CAUSE
Natural
BEHAVIOR
MinimalNearest CITY
ChickenPRIMARY FUEL TYPE?
Timber (Litter and Understory)Description
19 Miles NW from Chicken, AK
Response
Lead Protecting AGENCY
BLM
PROPERTY OWNERSHIP
Other
(State)
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64.2000026995169, -142.552525295043
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2025-06-25 20:11:42.2962852025-06-25 20:11:42.296285
**Start Date/Time/Location** The Porphyry Fire started on June 20, 2025, in Southeast Fairbanks County, Alaska. The exact time of ignition is not specified in the available sources. **Size and Containment** As of June 22, 2025, the fire has burned 2,641 acres. There is no reported containment percentage at this time[2][3]. **Growth and Rate of Spread** The fire has been actively burning since its start, but specific details on its rate of spread are not provided. However, the fire's size indicates it has been growing steadily. **Containment Efforts** The fire is being managed by the Alaska Department of Natural Resources (AKDNS). While the specific containment efforts are not detailed, the fire is under the jurisdiction of state authorities[3].
Citations
['https://fire.ak.blm.gov/predsvcs/akfireno.php?yr=2025', 'https://zoom.earth/fires/us-ak-porphyry-fire/', 'https://fire.ak.blm.gov/predsvcs/ViewFireOwners.php?yr=2025', 'https://www.battstaging.com/fire/porphyry/', 'https://akfireinfo.com/2025/06/23/cooler-weather-rain-help-firefighters-working-on-western-alaska-fires/']
