Ripple

## Alaska Wildfire Summary - July 29, 2025 ### Fire Start, Size and Growth **Start Date/Time/Location**: The Ripple Fire (2025-AKUYD-000468) was discovered on June 19, 2025, within the Upper Yukon Zone. Specific start times and precise ignition locations are not detailed in the most recent reports. **Size and Containment**: As of July 28, 2025, the Ripple Fire's acreage and containment status are not explicitly detailed in the provided summaries. However, other fires in the Upper Yukon Zone, such as the Christian Fire, are being actively managed. **Fuels, Growth and Rate of Spread**: Information regarding the specific fuels, growth, and rate of spread for the Ripple Fire over the last 72 hours is not available in the current reports. However, the general trend across Alaska indicates that dry conditions are lingering in northeastern regions, keeping fire danger elevated. Many fires are experiencing reduced activity due to downsizing of resources or being monitored. **Containment Efforts**: Specific containment efforts for the Ripple Fire are not detailed in the latest updates. However, the Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection (DOF) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Alaska Fire Service are actively managing numerous fires across the state. Resources are being mobilized for fires like the Christian Fire. ### Emergency Information **Evacuations and Sheltering:** No specific evacuation orders or warnings have been issued for the Ripple Fire in the last 72 hours. However, general advice for residents includes registering for alerts, keeping a go-kit, preparing defensible space, and avoiding travel in affected areas. Local authorities and borough emergency services are coordinating shelters and evacuations for various incidents. **Road and Infrastructure Closures:** Specific road closures related to the Ripple Fire are not mentioned. However, it is advised to check 511.alaska.gov for real-time road closures and conditions, as firefighting operations can affect highways near active fire zones. The BLM has reduced fire closure areas in the western White Mountains National Recreation Area, reopening some access points, though a reduced closure remains for the Obrien Fire (#172). **For more information, visit:** * [Alaska Wildland Fire Information](https://akfireinfo.com/) * [Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection](https://dnr.alaska.gov/ml/forestry/) * [Alaska Fire Weather Information](https://fire.ak.blm.gov/predsvcs/weather.php) ### Current Impact **Impacts:** Specific impacts from the Ripple Fire on structures, infrastructure, or lives are not detailed in the recent reports. However, the general situation across Alaska indicates that dry conditions in northeastern regions are contributing to elevated fire danger. Some fires are seeing reduced activity, with resources being downsized or fires moved to monitor status. **Safety Concerns:** * **Burn Bans/Fire Restrictions**: Information on specific burn bans or fire restrictions related to the Ripple Fire is not provided. However, the general fire danger in northeastern Alaska is noted as elevated due to dry conditions. * **Air and Water Quality**: No specific air or water quality concerns have been reported for the Ripple Fire. However, the Alaska Wildland Fire Information website offers tools to explore current air quality and smoke plumes. * **Other Health Risks**: Residents are advised to stay informed and take necessary precautions, as wildfire smoke can pose health risks, particularly to those with respiratory conditions. ### Ongoing Outlook **Containment Projections**: Containment projections for the Ripple Fire are not specifically available. However, many fires across Alaska are seeing resources downsized or are being moved to monitor status as conditions change. The transition of command for some fire groups to type 3 teams indicates ongoing management efforts. **Weather and Wind Warnings**: While no specific Red Flag Warnings or Watches are detailed for the Ripple Fire in the last 72 hours, general fire weather forecasts are available. Dry conditions are expected to persist in northeastern Alaska, with a possibility of increased fire behavior due to warmer and drier periods. ### Cause and the Role of Weather and Climate **Cause**: The Ripple Fire was caused by lightning. **Weather and Climate**: Lightning is a significant ignition source for fires in Alaska, particularly in the Interior regions. The current weather pattern includes dry conditions persisting in northeastern Alaska, contributing to elevated fire danger. While some areas are experiencing cooler conditions due to an Arctic cold front, other regions remain hot and dry. The fire season in Alaska is characterized by cumulative fuel drying, with lightning activity increasing as the season progresses. ### For more information, visit:** * [Alaska Wildland Fire Information](https://akfireinfo.com/) * [Alaska Interagency Coordination Center Wildland Fire Dashboard](https://fire.ak.blm.gov/predsvcs/dashboard.php) * [Alaska Fire Weather Forecasts](https://fire.ak.blm.gov/predsvcs/weather.php)

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