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Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection website: http://forestry.alaska.gov/
Mission:
The Alaska Division of Forestry proudly serves Alaskans through forest management and wildland fire protection.
The Wildland Fire and Aviation Program provides safe, cost-effective and efficient fire protection services and related fire and aviation management activities to protect human life and values on State, private and municipal lands. The wildland fire program cooperates with other wildland fire agencies on a statewide, interagency basis.
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READY and SET evacuation levels removed on Mukluk Fire
Evacuation levels are being lowered for the Mukluk Fire (#487) on Sunday afternoon. All of the Level 1 READY and Level 2 SET zones have been removed. The Level 3 GO! Midnight Sun Zone for the area on the north… Read More ›
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Inside the Wildland Fire Investigation of Alaska’s Mukluk Fire
When smoke rises over the Interior, the immediate focus is rightfully on suppression, protection, and evacuation. But behind the immediate suppression efforts lies another vital operation: determining how and why the fire started. In Alaska, every human-caused wildfire triggers a… Read More ›
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Winds expected to challenge firefighters as unstable trees increase risks on the Mukluk Fire
Gusty winds shifting to the northwest Sunday will challenge firefighting efforts and overall safety on the Mukluk Fire.
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Structure protection remains key focus as crews increase containment of Mukluk Fire
Firefighters, including crews from across Alaska and Yukon, Canada, took advantage of a second day of cooler, wetter weather to increase containment and continue aggressively mopping up around structures within the fire’s perimeter.
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Cooler Weather and Light Rain Moderate Mukluk Fire in Tok, AK
Acres: 7,426 Containment: 12% Location: Tok, AK Start Date: Aug. 17, 2026 Fuels: Black Spruce, Shrubs, Grass Personnel: 219 Highlights: On Thursday, an Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) module used an infrared-equipped drone to obtain more accurate mapping of the fire. This improved mapping captured fire growth that occurred over the past two… Read More ›
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Alaska Complex Incident Management Team Takes Over Mukluk Fire in Tok
Highlights: As of 7:00 am Thursday, the Alaska Complex Incident Management Team #1 has taken over command of the Mukluk Fire. On Wednesday, two water-scooping aircraft arrived from Canada, along with the Midnight Sun Hotshot Crew and Tanana Chiefs Type… Read More ›
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Level 3 GO! evacuation zone has been reduced for the Mukluk Fire
The Level 3 GO! evacuation zone has been reduced in size from how it appeared Monday and Tuesday. Residents have been asked to avoid entering the evacuation area. Returning residents can block access and delay firefighters. Additionally, active fire, hazardous materials,… Read More ›
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A Community Meeting is held in Tok for the Mukluk Fire
The Mukluk Fire (#487) is 16% contained. The secured portion is in the community of Tok. Satellite mapping estimates the fire at 5,077 acres, though heavy smoke and clouds obscured portions of the north and northeastern edge. Acreage is expected… Read More ›
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Evacuations remain in place for Mukluk Fire in Tok
UPDATE 10:30PM: The Mukluk Fire (#487) is now 16% contained, with the secured portion located in the community of Tok. Satellite mapping estimates the fire at 5,077 acres, however heavy smoke and clouds covered portions of the north and northeastern edge of the fire, so the acreage is expected… Read More ›
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Evacuations underway for Mukluk Fire west of Tok.
UPDATE 9pm: Resources continue to arrive, as the Chevak Fire Crew joined suppression efforts this evening. Rain was reported on the fire area which is helping moderate fire behavior. Officials are urging everyone to stay away from the fire area… Read More ›
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