Tok, Alaska Brush piles at the Tok Woody Debris Disposal Site will be burned on Thursday, Sept. 11, and Friday, Sept. 12. Smoke will be visible in the area. Disposal sites provide residents with a safe place to dispose of… Read More ›
7 Mile Lookout Fire
Tok Firefighters Focus on Training and Community Protection
September 8th, 2025 Tok, Alaska- Less wind, cooler weather, and no new starts have allowed some time for training. As firefighters, firefighter and public safety is always the first priority, but firefighting comes with some risk. Sunday, after the morning… Read More ›
Firefighters in Tok Remain Vigilant as Cooler Weather Arrives
September 6th, 2025 Tok, Alaska- On the afternoon of Friday, September 5, firefighters at the Pumpstation Lookout spotted smoke. It was quickly identified as a local homeowner starting their woodstove. As the weather gets cooler, it’s common to see smoke… Read More ›
Fire Season Lingers in Tok while Firefighters Continue Fire Suppression Efforts
September 5th, 2025 Tok, Alaska- With firefighters in the Tok area completing their two-week assignments, new resources are arriving from across the state. The Mat Su Suppression Module and the Alaska Range Suppression Module have completed gridding the area south… Read More ›
Fire Investigation and Suppression Efforts in Tok Continue
September 3, 2025 Tok, Alaska – Due to the 12 human-caused fires discovered in the area over the past several days, the Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) is continuing to carefully assess the area for any holdover fires,… Read More ›
DOF Statewide Fire Roundup for August 16th, 2025
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 ›
DOF Statewide Fire Roundup for August 13th, 2025
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 ›
DOF Statewide Fire Roundup for August 10th, 2025
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 ›
Statewide Fire Activity Roundup
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 ›
7 Mile Lookout Fire crews focus on remaining hotspots and equipment removal
Size: 4,094 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AlaskaStart Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 55% Total Personnel: 99 Evacuation Notices near the 7 Mile Lookout Fire: Operations:As suppression efforts begin to wind down on the 7 Mile… Read More ›