The fire burned up to and around the cabin but firefighters arrived in time to extinguish the flames before they ignited the cabin.
Black Hills Fire
Smoke from new wildfire in Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge attracts attention in Tok
The Black Hills Fire was reported on Wednesday and is burning about 2 miles west of Jatahmund Lake and 3 miles east of the Nabesna River. Smoke from the fire is visible from the Alaska Highway, Tok CutOff and Tetlin Road. There are several lakes and ponds in the area that will serve as natural barriers to help slow the progress of the fire.