AK Fire Info

Burn operation progressed as planned on the 7 Mile Lookout Fire and latest updates on Tok River Fire

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7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222) Size: 3,841 acres  Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AK. Start Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 54%  Total Personnel: 144 Evacuation levels for neighborhoods near the 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222): Residents north of Butch Kuth Ave and on Jack Wade Road are at Level 1 “READY”. Residents on Osprey, Moose… Read More ›

Firefighters using defensive burning techniques to protect military assets

Cooler, wetter weather brings much-needed reprieve to the Ninetyeight

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The Ninetyeight Fire (#218) experienced a welcome shift in weather, with cooler temperatures, increased humidity, and light rainfall. These improved conditions allowed firefighters to strengthen and secure containment lines on the southern and southwestern flanks yesterday. On the east side, favorable weather helped crews focus on completing protection work for Alaska Native allotments. In the northern division, firefighters used defensive burning techniques to safeguard military infrastructure by removing surrounding fuels and reducing risk to critical assets.

Map of Ninetyeight Fire with Set evacuations from River Mile 4 to River Mile 49

Firefighters make progress on the Ninetyeight Fire despite gusty winds

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Firefighters yesterday contended with gusty winds on the Ninetyeight Fire (#218), which has now grown to 15,321 acres after merging with the Brigadier Fire (#203). Later in the day, increased humidity, cooler temperatures, and cloud cover helped crews secure line.  Crews focused on water bucket drops between Mile 33 and Mile 35 of the Salcha River to support line construction, while work continued on a strong fire break on the eastern edge to protect Native American allotments. In the black tundra reburn area, firefighters found no remaining heat. To the north, crews worked to widen fire lines to protect military infrastructure and hold the fire south of Brigadier Road.