Rockybottom

The following is a detailed summary of the Rockybottom Fire in Alaska, focusing on information from the last 72 hours. ### Fire Start, Size and Growth **Start Date/Time/Location**: The Rockybottom Fire was discovered on June 17, 2025, around 4:12 p.m. It is located 25 miles northwest of Alatna, Alaska, within the Yukon-Koyukuk County. **Size and Containment**: As of July 8, 2025, the fire had burned 941 acres. Recent updates on containment status are not available for the Rockybottom Fire specifically within the last 72 hours, but other fires in Alaska are showing varying levels of containment. **Fuels, Growth and Rate of Spread**: The primary fuel type for the Rockybottom Fire is timber, specifically litter and understory. Information on its recent growth rate and spread in the last 72 hours is not detailed in the provided search results. However, general trends in Alaska indicate that dry conditions in northeastern regions are keeping fire danger elevated. **Containment Efforts**: Specific containment efforts for the Rockybottom Fire within the last 72 hours are not detailed. However, the Alaska Division of Forestry and the Bureau of Land Management Alaska Fire Service are actively managing multiple fires across the state. ### Emergency Information **Evacuations and Sheltering**: There is no specific information available regarding evacuations or shelter status for the Rockybottom Fire in the last 72 hours. However, general evacuation levels (Ready, Set, Go) are in effect for other fires in Alaska, and an evacuation shelter has been opened at Hutchison High School in Fairbanks for fires in that region. **Road and Infrastructure Closures**: Specific road closures related to the Rockybottom Fire are not detailed. However, other fires in Interior Alaska have intermittently closed major highways, and travelers are advised to check 511.alaska.gov for real-time road closures and conditions. **For more information, visit:** * [Alaska Wildland Fire Information](http://akfireinfo.com/) * [Alaska Interagency Coordination Center](https://fire.ak.blm.gov/aicchome.html) * [Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection](https://forestry.alaska.gov/) ### Current Impact **Impacts**: Specific impacts of the Rockybottom Fire on structures, infrastructure, or personnel in the last 72 hours are not detailed. Generally, wildfires in Alaska can threaten homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure, and have led to evacuations in other areas. **Safety Concerns**: * **Burn Bans/Fire Restrictions**: Information on specific burn bans or fire restrictions related to the Rockybottom Fire is not available. However, the Division of Forestry encourages residents to stay updated on burn suspension notices across the state. * **Air Quality**: Widespread smoke from wildfires across Alaska and Canada has been covering northern Alaska and other parts of the continent. Residents are advised to check air quality information on airnow.gov. * **Other Health Risks**: Smoke from wildfires can pose health risks, particularly to sensitive groups. ### Ongoing Outlook **Containment Projections**: Specific containment projections for the Rockybottom Fire are not available. However, the overall fire season in Alaska is active, with many fires being actively managed or monitored. Cooler and wetter weather patterns are forecast for some parts of western Interior Alaska, which can aid firefighters. **Weather and Wind Warnings**: There are no specific Red Flag Warnings or Watches currently in effect for the Rockybottom Fire area. However, general fire weather forecasts are available for various regions of Alaska. ### Cause and the Role of Weather and Climate **Cause**: The Rockybottom Fire was caused by lightning. **Weather and Climate**: Alaska's wildfire season is significantly influenced by climate change. Warmer temperatures, drier conditions, and changes in vegetation are contributing to longer and more intense fire seasons. The state has experienced an increase in the frequency, size, and severity of wildfires in recent decades, with projections indicating this trend will continue. Climate change is also linked to an increase in lightning activity, a primary ignition source for many Alaskan wildfires. ### For more information, visit: * [Alaska Wildland Fire Information](http://akfireinfo.com/) * [Alaska Interagency Coordination Center](https://fire.ak.blm.gov/aicchome.html) * [Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection](https://forestry.alaska.gov/)

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