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Test burn planned on 7 Mile Lookout Fire as mop-up and hazard tree work continue.

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Size: 4,094 acres 
Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok
Start Date: June 19, 2025 
Cause: Lightning 
Containment: 55% 
Total Personnel: 123

Smoke visible from burnout operations along the southern edge of the 7 Mile Lookout Fire
Smoke is visible along the southern edge of the 7 Mile Lookout fire due to burnout operations. Jackie Cheek/ DOF

Evacuation Notices:

  • 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
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Crews continue mop-up operations along the southern edge of the fire, where burnout operations took place on Monday. Firefighters are checking for and extinguishing hot spots to strengthen containment lines. On Wednesday, crews were temporarily pulled back to 7 Mile Lookout Road due to falling hazard trees, which are fire-weakened trees with compromised root systems. Today, firefighters will continue identifying and removing accessible hazard trees along the roadway.

Fire personnel are also assessing conditions along the eastern perimeter to determine whether a test burn can be safely conducted. If successful, the goal would be to complete a burnout that removes remaining unburned fuels between the fire’s eastern edge and 7 Mile Lookout Road, reducing the risk of fire spread toward the black spruce hillsides south of Tok.

Weather:
Fire activity on the 7 Mile Lookout Fire remains minimal, aided by cooler temperatures, increased humidity, and light precipitation in the area. Cloudy skies and scattered showers are expected to continue into Thursday evening, though rainfall amounts are not expected to produce a wetting rain. Overnight lows will dip into the upper 40s, with daytime highs near 69°F. Winds will remain light. Friday’s forecast includes mostly cloudy skies, numerous rain showers, and isolated thunderstorms. Highs are expected near 68°F with southeast winds at 5–10 mph.

Road Advisory:
Drivers are encouraged to check current road conditions and potential delays at 511.alaska.gov. Use caution while traveling near the fire area, as visibility may be reduced due to smoke.

Aircraft and Drone Restrictions:
A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) – FDC 5/4836 – remains in effect over the fire area until further notice. All aircraft, including drones, are prohibited from entering the airspace. View the TFR details here: https://tfr.faa.gov/tfr3/?page=detail_5_1075

Remember: If you fly, we can’t.

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