Size: 3,969 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AK Start Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 55% Total Personnel: 115
Evacuation levels for neighborhoods near the 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222):
• READY (Level 1): Residents north of Butch Kuth Avenue and on Jack Wade Road.
• SET (Level 2): Residents on Osprey Road, Moose Nugget Road, and Goshawk Road.
Activities: Much needed rain fell on the fire area Friday night into Saturday, however, crews identified numerous “hot spots” around the southern edge of the fire. Firefighters continued to reinforce control lines around the 7 Mile Lookout Fire in preparation for favorable weather conditions that could allow a burnout, or “backburn,” operation in the coming days. Crews were successful in clearing brush along a bulldozer line south of the Eagle Trail which will greatly aid in potential burnout operations. Fire crews laid additional hose along the control lines to ensurethey have a reliable water supply to hold and manage the burnout operation.
Today, fire crews will continue making preparations for the planned burnout operation, which could happen as early as Monday. If weather conditions allow, fire managers plan to ignite vegetation between the 7 Mile Lookout Access Road and the bulldozer line south of Eagle Trail and the fire’s edge. This strategic burnout operation will allow fire managers to guide the fire safely down to established control lines, rather than risk unpredictable flare-ups from heat pockets. By directing the fire’s movement, crews can maintain control and reduce the threat to nearby communities. Once the burn is complete, firefighters will continue mop up operations.
If the burnout goes forward, smoke will likely be visible from Tok and along the Tok Cutoff of the Glenn Highway. Drivers should monitor current road conditions and possible travel delays at 511.alaska.gov. Use caution when traveling in areas with reduced visibility and expect smoke.
Categories: AK Fire Info, Alaska DNR - Division of Forestry (DOF)
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 
