Fire Managers Remaining Vigilant along 7 Mile Lookout Fire

Area map of the of the 7 Mile Lookout Fire and the Tok River Fire for July 15, 2025
Area map of the of the 7 Mile Lookout Fire and the Tok River Fire for July 15, 2025. Click map to download PDF

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: 131

Fire Fighters patrol the line and seek out hotspots on the 7 Mile Look Out Fire July 13, 2025.
Firefighters patrol the line and seek out hotspots on the 7 Mile Look Out Fire July 13, 2025. Photo courtesy of Patrick Marcoux/Irish Canuck

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).

Activities: Firefighters have been hard at work strengthening containment line along the south side of the fire. They will continue to make progress today with the assistance of aviation resources.  

Weather: Fire managers are remaining vigilant due to forecasted higher temperatures and low relative humidities that may lead to increased fire activity. The high-pressure ridge that moved in yesterday will remain over the area today. Light northwest winds are expected throughout the day.

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.



Categories: Active Wildland Fire, AK Fire Info, Alaska DNR - Division of Forestry (DOF)

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