Runt

## Runt Fire Report - July 29, 2025 ### Fire Start, Size and Growth **Start Date/Time/Location**: The Runt Fire was first detected on June 23, 2025, near the Goodpasture River area in Alaska. **Size and Containment**: As of July 25, 2025, the Runt Fire has burned approximately 16,089 acres. Containment figures are not readily available, with one source indicating 0% containment as of July 22, 2025. **Fuels, Growth and Rate of Spread**: The primary fuel for the Runt Fire is brush, with some timber litter and understory also present. While specific details on the rate of spread are not provided, Alaska wildfires in this season are generally fueled by lightning strikes and dry conditions typical of the region's boreal forest and brush. **Containment Efforts**: The Runt Fire is managed by the Alaska Division of Forestry and associated firefighting crews, including state and contract crews. Specific containment strategies or progress for the Runt Fire have not been publicly detailed. ### Emergency Information **Evacuations and Sheltering:** There are no specific evacuation orders, warnings, or road closures currently reported in connection with the Runt Fire. No evacuation shelters or population impact estimates are available for this fire. **Road and Infrastructure Closures:** No road or infrastructure closures directly related to the Runt Fire have been reported. **For more information, visit:** * Alaska Division of Forestry wildfire updates: [akfireinfo.com](http://akfireinfo.com) * Alaska Interagency Coordination Center fire information: [fire.ak.blm.gov](http://fire.ak.blm.gov) * Yukon-Koyukuk County Emergency Management (if available, check local government websites) ### Current Impact **Impacts:** * **Structures Impacted**: There are no reports of structures destroyed or impacted by the Runt Fire. * **Injuries and Fatalities**: No injuries or fatalities have been reported in connection with the Runt Fire. * **Infrastructure Impacted**: No significant infrastructure impacts have been reported. * **Notable Impacts**: No notable individuals or key infrastructure have been reported as impacted by the Runt Fire. * **School and Business Closures**: No school or business closures directly related to the Runt Fire have been reported. **Safety Concerns:** * **Power Outages**: No power outages specifically attributed to the Runt Fire have been reported. * **Water Safety**: No specific water safety concerns have been reported. * **Burn Bans and Fire Restrictions**: Burn bans and fire restrictions are generally in place statewide during Alaska's peak wildfire season to reduce human-caused ignitions. * **Air Quality**: Safety concerns include potential air quality degradation from smoke. The general smoke pattern across Alaska in recent days has been described as light to moderate, blanketing a wide area, with the thickest smoke observed across central Alaska. ### Ongoing Outlook **Containment Projections**: Containment projections for the Runt Fire are not publicly available. Alaska's wildfire season typically continues through summer, with firefighting efforts focused on protecting communities and critical infrastructure. **Weather and Wind Warnings**: While no specific Red Flag Warnings or extreme weather alerts have been directly tied to the Runt Fire, the broader region of the Upper Yukon has experienced periods of dry, warm weather with lightning storms, which can ignite new fires or exacerbate existing ones. A Red Flag Warning was in effect for the Yukon Flats on July 6th due to abundant lightning and dry fuels. ### Cause and the Role of Weather and Climate **Cause**: The Runt Fire is believed to have been caused by lightning strikes, which is consistent with the majority of fires in the region. **Weather and Climate**: The ongoing fire season in Alaska is influenced by warm, dry weather patterns and lightning activity. These conditions are intensified by broader climate trends leading to longer and more intense fire seasons in Arctic and sub-Arctic regions, contributing to increased fire risk and challenges in containment. ### **For more information, visit:** * [Alaska Wildland Fire Information](http://akfireinfo.com/) * [Alaska Wildfire Explorer](https://wildfire.alaska.gov/) * [BLM Alaska Fire Service](https://www.blm.gov/alaska)

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