Salmon Trout
ACRES BURNED
1303
STATE
Alaska
ORIGIN COUNTY
Yukon-Koyukukcontainment
0%
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66.8300027453599, -141.54002790823
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2025-06-20
TIMELINE
31 days
June 20
Detected
July 22
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Incident Data
CAUSE
Natural
BEHAVIOR
MinimalNearest CITY
ChalkyitsikPRIMARY FUEL TYPE?
Closed Timber LitterDescription
60 Miles E from Chalkyitsik, AK
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BLM
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Federal
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2025-07-29 00:47:08.251672-04:00
## Salmon Trout Fire Report - July 29, 2025 ### Fire Start, Size and Growth **Start Date/Time/Location**: The Salmon Trout Fire was discovered on July 8, 2025, at approximately 6:59 p.m. The specific location is 31 miles east of Kiana, Alaska, within the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area. **Size and Containment**: As of July 22, 2025, the fire had burned 1,307 acres and was 0% contained. Recent updates from July 26, 2025, indicate that the Salmon (#423) fire, along with the Jade (#407) and Karet (#408) fires, are contained and controlled, and are being monitored. **Fuels, Growth and Rate of Spread**: The primary fuel model for the Salmon Trout Fire is Timber (Litter and Understory), with Brush (2 feet) as a secondary fuel model. Information on the specific rate of spread and growth in the last 72 hours is not readily available, but recent reports suggest containment and monitoring. **Containment Efforts**: The Salmon Trout Fire is part of the Goldrun Complex, which is located between Ambler and Kiana in the northwest Arctic region of Alaska. Management of the Goldrun Complex has transitioned from a Type 3 Incident Management Team to a smaller team composed primarily of Bureau of Land Management Alaska Fire Service (BLM AFS) personnel. Crews have been engaged in removing equipment and repairing suppression actions on other fires within the complex. ### Emergency Information **Evacuations and Sheltering:** As of the latest available information, there are no specific evacuation orders or warnings reported for the Salmon Trout Fire. **Road and Infrastructure Closures:** No specific road or infrastructure closures have been reported in direct relation to the Salmon Trout Fire. However, it is advisable for residents and visitors to stay informed about general fire activity in Alaska. **For more information, visit:** * **Alaska Wildfires Smoke Forecast Page:** [https://akfireinfo.com/](https://akfireinfo.com/) (This site provides current fire information and smoke forecasts.) * **Division of Forestry & Fire Protection:** [https://forestry.alaska.gov/](https://forestry.alaska.gov/) (The state's primary agency for wildfire management.) * **Bureau of Land Management Alaska Fire Service:** [https://www.blm.gov/alaska](https://www.blm.gov/alaska) (Provides information on fires managed by the BLM in Alaska.) ### Current Impact **Impacts:** The Salmon Trout Fire has burned approximately 1,307 acres. Information regarding structures impacted, lives lost, or injuries specifically related to this fire is not available in the provided reports. **Safety Concerns:** While no specific burn bans or fire restrictions are detailed for the immediate vicinity of the Salmon Trout Fire, Alaska is in its fire season, and conditions can change rapidly. Residents and visitors should remain aware of general fire danger levels and any advisories issued by local authorities. Smoke from wildfires across Alaska and Canada can impact air quality, and residents should monitor air quality advisories if applicable. ### Ongoing Outlook **Containment Projections**: As of July 26, 2025, the Salmon (#423) fire, which includes the Salmon Trout Fire, is reported as contained and controlled, and is being monitored. **Weather and Wind Warnings**: While specific weather warnings for the immediate area of the Salmon Trout Fire are not detailed in the recent reports, Alaska is experiencing varied weather conditions. Some regions are seeing above-normal temperatures and dry conditions, particularly in the Yukon Flats, while an Arctic cold front is expected to bring cooler conditions to central and western Alaska. Fire managers are urging residents and visitors to stay alert due to the possibility of increased activity with warmer, drier weather on the horizon in some areas. ### Cause and the Role of Weather and Climate **Cause**: The Salmon Trout Fire was caused by lightning. **Weather and Climate**: Lightning is a natural ignition source for wildfires in Alaska. While recent cooler, wet weather has moderated fire activity in some areas, dry conditions persist in others, contributing to elevated fire danger. The overall fire season in Alaska is influenced by regional temperature and precipitation patterns, with the potential for increased fire activity during periods of above-normal temperatures and low humidity. ### **For more information, visit:** * **Alaska Wildfires Smoke Forecast Page:** [https://akfireinfo.com/](https://akfireinfo.com/) * **Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection:** [https://forestry.alaska.gov/](https://forestry.alaska.gov/) * **Bureau of Land Management Alaska Fire Service:** [https://www.blm.gov/alaska](https://www.blm.gov/alaska)