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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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Firefighters Monitor Louise Creek Coal Seam Fire (#038)
Smoke was reported Friday evening near the Louise Creek Coal Seam Fire (#038), located about 5 miles northeast of Healy. An engine from Anderson and a Division of Forestry & Fire Protection helicopter responded to investigate. During an aerial reconnaissance flight, the… Read More ›
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Updated structure assessment confirms 50 homes destroyed in Mukluk Fire
August 30, 2026
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Evacuations lifted on Mukluk Fire
August 29, 2026
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Mukluk Fire evacuations to lift on Saturday
August 28, 2026
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