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Firefighters continue work on 7 Mile Lookout Fire as evacuation levels reduce

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Size: 4,094 acres  Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, Alaska
Start Date: June 19, 2025  Cause: Lightning 
Containment: 55%  Total Personnel: 100

Evacuation Notices near the 7 Mile Lookout Fire:

  • READY (Level 1): Residents on Moose Nugget Road, and Goshawk Road.
Click the image to view/download a PDF version of the evacuation map.

Operations:
Fire activity remained low on Sunday, and evacuation levels around the 7 Mile Lookout Fire have been downgraded due to moderated fire behavior and the work done by fire crews.

Firefighters from Pioneer Peak Hotshots, Gannett Glacier Type 2 Initial Attack, and North Star Crew continued working along the southern edge of the fire. Crews cleared hazard trees, widened firelines, and burned piles of woody debris to help secure the perimeter.

A small test fire was conducted Sunday afternoon, but fuels under the tree canopy were too wet to burn completely. Crews plan to try again Monday if conditions allow. These test burns help clean up unburned areas inside the fire perimeter and reduce the chance of the fire escaping if hidden heat flares up.

A group of firefighters works near the edge of a the 7 Mile Fire. Smoke rises from burning piles of woody debris. Fire vehicles are parked along a dirt road in the foreground, while flames and smoke are visible among the trees in the background.
Firefighters work near the southern edge of the 7 Mile Lookout Fire, burning piles of woody debris and hazard trees to strengthen firelines and improve containment. Photo by Stephen Rawding/ DOF

Weather:
Temperatures will stay in the upper 60s to low 70s with mostly cloudy skies and a chance of isolated showers. A drying and warming trend is expected to continue into the week, with lighter winds.

Public Safety Reminder:
People are asked to stay out of the fire area. Burned trees are still falling and can be dangerous. There are also ash pits, which are holes in the ground where moss or leaves burn deep underground. They are hard to see and can cause serious burns if someone steps in the wrong spot.

Three firefighters in fire gear stand with their backs to the camera, observing a tall pile of burning tree limbs and brush near the 7 Mile Lookout Fire.
Crews monitor a pile burn in a previously burned area of the 7 Mile Lookout Fire. Removing hazard trees and woody debris is part of ongoing efforts to secure control lines. Photo by Stephen Rawding/ DOF

Road Advisory:
Drivers should check 511.alaska.gov for road conditions and use caution near the fire area.

Aircraft and Drone Restrictions:
A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) – FDC 5/4836 – is still in effect. Flying drones or other aircraft near the fire is not allowed.
If you fly, we can’t.

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