Tutuksuk

## Tutuksuk Fire Report - July 29, 2025 ### Fire Start, Size and Growth **Start Date/Time/Location**: Information regarding the exact start date and time of the Tutuksuk Fire is not readily available in the provided search results. However, it is identified as part of the Goldrun Complex, which is located between Kiana and Ambler in the Kobuk Valley, Alaska. **Size and Containment**: As of July 17, 2025, the Tutuksuk Fire was reported to have burned 5,402 acres and was 0% contained. More recently, as of July 25, 2025, the Tutuksuk Fire (#424) was noted as having been "burned through" by the Kaliguricheark Fire (#410) and is now in monitor status. **Fuels, Growth and Rate of Spread**: Specific details on the fuels, growth, and rate of spread for the Tutuksuk Fire are not detailed in the provided snippets. However, it is part of a complex of fires in an area with black spruce, which is a common fuel type in Alaska's boreal forests. **Containment Efforts**: The Tutuksuk Fire was managed as part of the Goldrun Complex. A Type 3 incident management team from Wyoming was scheduled to take command of the complex, which included eight wildfires, on July 11, 2025. As of July 25, 2025, the Kaliguricheark Fire, which encompassed the Tutuksuk Fire, is in monitor status, indicating that active suppression efforts have ceased or significantly reduced. ### Emergency Information **Evacuations and Sheltering:** No specific evacuation orders or warnings related to the Tutuksuk Fire have been detailed in the provided information. **Road and Infrastructure Closures:** No specific road or infrastructure closures directly attributed to the Tutuksuk Fire have been identified in the provided search results. **For more information, visit:** * [Alaska Wildland Fire Information](https://akfireinfo.com/) * [Division of Forestry & Fire Protection - State of Alaska](https://dnr.alaska.gov/bfs) * [Bureau of Land Management Alaska Fire Service](https://www.blm.gov/programs/public-safety-and-fire/fire/fire-centers/alaska) ### Current Impact **Impacts:** The provided information does not detail specific impacts from the Tutuksuk Fire on structures, infrastructure, or individuals. As it has been absorbed by the Kaliguricheark Fire and is now in monitor status, the immediate, direct impact is likely minimal at this time. **Safety Concerns:** No specific safety concerns such as burn bans or air quality advisories directly linked to the Tutuksuk Fire are mentioned in the provided data. However, Alaska generally experiences fire season conditions that can lead to these concerns, especially with larger complexes of fires. ### Ongoing Outlook **Containment Projections**: The Tutuksuk Fire is currently in monitor status, meaning active containment efforts have been scaled back or completed. The broader Goldrun Complex, of which Tutuksuk was a part, is being managed with an emphasis on monitoring. **Weather and Wind Warnings**: While no specific weather warnings are tied directly to the Tutuksuk Fire in the recent 72-hour period, Alaska is experiencing variable weather. Some areas have seen cooler, wetter conditions that moderate fire behavior, while others, particularly in the Interior, are experiencing hot, dry weather with potential for increased fire activity. Fire managers are monitoring conditions statewide for potential new starts or increased activity on existing fires. ### Cause and the Role of Weather and Climate **Cause**: The cause of the Tutuksuk Fire is not specified in the provided search results. Many fires in Alaska are lightning-caused, particularly in the interior boreal forests. **Weather and Climate**: Alaska's fire season is significantly influenced by weather and climate patterns. Warmer temperatures, drought conditions, and changes in precipitation can lead to longer fire seasons and increased fire activity. While specific recent weather for the Tutuksuk Fire area isn't detailed, the broader trend in Alaska suggests that conditions can rapidly shift, impacting fire behavior. Climate change is recognized as a factor contributing to more intense and frequent wildfires in Alaska. ### For more information, visit: * [Alaska Wildland Fire Information](https://akfireinfo.com/) * [Division of Forestry & Fire Protection - State of Alaska](https://dnr.alaska.gov/bfs) * [Bureau of Land Management Alaska Fire Service](https://www.blm.gov/programs/public-safety-and-fire/fire/fire-centers/alaska)

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