Tok Division of Forestry & Fire Protection firefighters have remained on high alert due to high fire danger and the previous 11 human-caused fires that occurred last week. Yesterday, September 2, at 4:50 p.m., firefighters at the Pump Station Lookout… Read More ›
The Alcan Fire (#540) was reported yesterday, August 31st, around 5:30 p.m. Smoke was spotted a little over a mile from the Alcan Border Patrol station on the east side of the Alcan Highway near the Canadian border on the… Read More ›
The Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection is investigating a series of recent human-caused fires located near Tok, Alaska. Since August 28, a total of 11 confirmed fires have been discovered within a two-mile stretch between mile markers 1319… Read More ›
More than 170 wildfires ignited across Interior Alaska between June 15 and 29 during the 2025 Alaska fire season, most sparked by lightning. Fueled by hot, dry weather and almost 83,000 lightning strikes near the summer solstice, several fires quickly threatened homes, disrupted highways, and triggered evacuations across vast distances.
August 30th, 2:30 p.m. Update: A new wildfire, the 1320 Alaska Highway Fire (#537), was reported around 1:00 p.m. today and is less than an acre in size. This fire is located near Fireweed Lane outside of Tok, in the… Read More ›
Nenana Ridge Complex Bonanza Creek Fire (#238): 12,576- acres Goldstream Creek Fire (#270): 20,471 acres Total Containment: 61% Total Personnel: 25 Update: The previously restricted roads have now been reopened, including the following roads and all connecting roads: * Nenana Ridge Road… Read More ›
This will be the final update for the Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) fires this Alaska fire season unless there is significant activity. While repair work on the affected areas will continue as the season winds down, anyone… Read More ›
August 13th, 2025 Tok Area: 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222) 4,094 acres I Containment: 55% I Total Personnel: 58 Update: Crews worked along the southern and eastern sides of the fire, focusing on cooling the heat found in earlier checks…. Read More ›
August 10th, 2025 Tok Area: 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222) 4,094 acres I Containment: 55% I Total Personnel: 52 Update: Warm, dry weather and gusty winds on Saturday increased fire activity. Tanana Chiefs (T2IA) and North Star (T2) crews, supported… Read More ›
August 7th, 2025 Tok Area: 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222) 4,094 acres I Containment: 55% I Total Personnel: 58 8/7/25- Update: Due to continued suppression efforts and recent rain showers, all evacuation notices have been lifted for the 7 Mile Lookout… Read More ›
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