Reed

## Reed Fire Report - July 28, 2025 ### Fire Start, Size and Growth **Start Date/Time/Location**: The Reed Fire was discovered on July 9, 2025, at approximately 9:54 a.m. It is located about 57 miles northeast of Kobuk, Alaska. **Size and Containment**: As of the last reported update on July 13, 2025, the fire had burned 1,662 acres. Information regarding current containment levels is not readily available for the last 72 hours. **Fuels, Growth and Rate of Spread**: The primary fuel type for the Reed Fire is timber, with litter and understory. Given the natural causes of the fire and its location in a timber fuel model, it is likely experiencing moderate spread, though specific rates of spread have not been detailed in recent reports. **Containment Efforts**: Specific containment efforts and the agencies involved are not detailed in the most recent reports. However, the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection is the primary agency responsible for wildland fire management in Alaska. ### Emergency Information **Evacuations and Sheltering:** No evacuation orders or warnings specifically for the Reed Fire have been reported in the last 72 hours. However, other fires in Alaska have had evacuation levels in place, ranging from Level 1 "READY" to Level 3 "GO!". **Road and Infrastructure Closures:** No specific road closures directly attributed to the Reed Fire have been reported in the last 72 hours. However, it is advisable to check 511.alaska.gov for current road conditions and closures, as other fires have impacted major roadways like the Parks Highway and Elliott Highway. **For more information, visit:** * [Alaska Wildland Fire Information](http://www.akfireinfo.com/) * [Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection](https://dnr.alaska.gov/bfs) * [Inciweb - Incident Information System](https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/) ### Current Impact **Impacts:** **Structures Impacted**: There are no reports of structures damaged or destroyed by the Reed Fire in the last 72 hours. **School and Business Closures**: No school or business closures have been specifically linked to the Reed Fire. **Notable Impacts**: The primary impact reported for the Reed Fire in the last 72 hours is related to smoke. Widespread smoke from fires across Alaska, Canada, and the north-central United States is affecting northern Alaska. **Safety Concerns:** **Power Outages**: No power outages have been reported in connection with the Reed Fire. **Water Safety**: No water safety concerns have been reported. **Burn Bans**: Information on current burn bans or fire restrictions specifically for the Reed Fire area is not available in the most recent reports. However, general fire restrictions may be in place across Alaska, and residents are encouraged to check local advisories. **Air Quality**: Smoke from wildfires in Alaska and surrounding regions is impacting air quality in northern Alaska. Residents in affected areas are advised to limit outdoor activity and take precautions to protect their respiratory health. ### Ongoing Outlook **Containment Projections**: Specific containment projections for the Reed Fire are not available in the most recent reports. Fire managers are continually assessing conditions and adjusting strategies. **Weather and Wind Warnings**: There are no Red Flag Warnings or Fire Weather Watches currently in effect for the immediate vicinity of the Reed Fire as of the last 72 hours. However, fire weather can change rapidly, and conditions conducive to fire spread are always a concern in Alaska during the fire season. ### Cause and the Role of Weather and Climate **Cause**: The Reed Fire was caused by lightning. **Weather and Climate**: Alaska's fire season is influenced by a combination of factors, including warmer temperatures, drier conditions, and increased lightning activity, all of which are consistent with climate change projections for the Arctic region. While specific weather conditions for the Reed Fire's immediate vicinity over the last 72 hours are not detailed, the broader trend of warming temperatures and altered precipitation patterns contributes to the overall fire environment in Alaska. ### **For more information, visit:** * [Alaska Wildland Fire Information](http://www.akfireinfo.com/) * [Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection](https://dnr.alaska.gov/bfs) * [Inciweb - Incident Information System](https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/)

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