Community Meeting: A community meeting will be held today, July 12th, at 6:00 pm at the Tok Dog Musher’s Association (1311 Alaska Hwy, Tok, AK, 99780). Fire managers will discuss updates on the 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222) and the Tok River Fire (#289), as well as be available to answer questions.
7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222)
Size: 3,924 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AK
Start Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 55% Total Personnel: 117
Evacuation levels for neighborhoods near the 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222): Residents north of Butch Kuth Ave and on Jack Wade Road are at READY (Level 1). Residents on Osprey, Moose Nugget, and Goshawk Roads are at SET (Level 2).
Yesterday’s Activities: Firefighters continued to strengthen containment lines by targeting identified hotspots. Cooler weather and precipitation reduced heat on the eastern flank, while the southern flank remained active. Crews continued working to connect the southern edge of the fire to the 7 Mile Lookout Access Route.
Today’s Activities: Firefighters will continue mop up operations and hotspot detection to strengthen containment lines. They are working to connect the southern edge of the fire to the 7 Mile Lookout Access Route. Recent rain has reduced fire activity, and fire managers are looking to take advantage and go direct in places where opportunities are present.
Tok River Fire (#289)
Size: 334 acres Location: 10 miles south of Tok, AK
Start Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 100% Total Personnel: 18
Activities: Containment is at 100%, meaning the fire edge is not expected to grow. Crews aided by aviation support will continue to work 300 feet inward from the fire perimeter, conducting mop up, hot spotting, and gridding operations. As fire activity decreases and mop up operations continue to be successful, resources are being shifted to the 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222).
Weather: Despite recent rain and cooler temperatures, fire activity will begin to increase due to higher temperatures and low relative humidities in the forecast.
Aircraft and Drone Restrictions: A temporary flight restriction (TFR) remains in place over the fire and will continue to be until further notice. The public is asked not to fly any type of aircraft, including drones, near the fire area. Unauthorized drone (UAS) flights pose serious risks to the effectiveness of wildfire suppression operations. Aerial firefighting is suspended when unauthorized UAS are in the area, allowing wildfires to grow larger.
Remember: If you fly, we can’t.
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