Size: 4,093 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AK
Start Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 55%
Total Personnel: 120
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.
Tuesday, the 7 Mile Lookout Fire received an Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) flight. This benefited firefighters and incident managers by providing updated acreage and mapping for the incident. The flight also identified numerous hot spots throughout the fire area. Although these spots are not yet showing smoke, they will likely continue to build heat and rekindle until significant rainfall is received. Throughout the day, fire crews worked to extinguish hot spots on the southern side of the fire where Monday’s burnout took place. They also made great strides continuing the fuel reduction activities along the 7 Mile Lookout Rd.
Today, firefighters will continue to extinguish hot spots leftover from Monday’s burnout along the 7 Mile Lookout Rd. Firefighters have observed countless Black Spruce falling, due to their fire weakened root system, and will begin piling and burning the already downed trees.
Incident Management is still planning to conduct the large burnout operation along the North and East side of the fire. If weather conditions allow, crews will begin lighting vegetation on the remaining section of the 7 Mile Lookout Rd. and continue to the North. 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.
Aircraft and Drone Restrictions: Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) FDC 5/4836 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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