Size: 3,969 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AK Start Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 55% Total Personnel: 121
The 7 Mile Lookout Fire received significant sunshine Sunday, which lead to increased smoke within the fire area. Firefighters continued to strengthen control lines around the 7 Mile Lookout Fire by removing vegetation and fuel adjacent to the lines. This was done in preparation for a burnout, or “backburn,” operation that could occur early this week. Fire crews completed installing hose along control lines to ensure a reliable water supply to hold and manage the burnout operation.
Today, fire crews will work to extinguish hot spots inside of control lines and continue making preparations for the burnout operation. If fuels continue to dry, 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 should 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.Weather: Partly sunny with scattered showers throughout the day bringing the temperature to near 80 degrees. Winds will be light most of the day but may become gusty and erratic if thunderstorms are present.
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.
Aircraft and Drone Restrictions: A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) remains in effect over the fire area until further notice. The public is reminded not to fly any aircraft, including drones, near the fire. View the TFR details here: https://tfr.faa.gov/tfr3/?page=detail_5_1075 Remember: If you fly, we can’t.
Categories: Active Wildland Fire, AK Fire Info, Alaska DNR - Division of Forestry (DOF)
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