July 21, 6:50 p.m. – The Tok River Fire received approximately three-tenths of an inch or rain on Thursday and firefighters continued working toward full containment of the wildfire along the Tok Cutoff Highway. Containment remains at 68 percent on the 731-acre wildfire approximately 8 miles south of Tok. A total of 136 personnel are […]
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Tok Area Fires Update; July 21
July 21, 2015 
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Tok Area Fires Update for July 21, 2015 (Tok, AK) – Firefighters took advantage of the increased cloud cover yesterday to continuing containment objectives and engaging in site protection missions. Clear skies and warm temperatures may amplify fire activity in the interior of the Tetlin Hills and Long Lake Fires today. Fire personnel in […]
Continue readingTok Area Fire updates, July 20
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July 20, 2015: 11:00 a.m. Tok Area Fires Update for July 20, 2015 (Tok, AK) –– Containment lines held yesterday on both the Long Lake and Tetlin Hills fires yesterday despite the strong winds. The Long Lake Fire increased 2000 acres in size due to warmer temperatures and gusty winds, pushing the fire further south […]
Continue readingTok Area Fires Update; July 17
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July 17, 2015: 11:00 a.m. Tok Area Fires Update (Tok, AK) – Containment lines on Tetlin Hills and Long Lake Fires will be tested today by predicted gusty winds from the southwest. An increase in fire activity is expected due to the warmer temperatures and elevated winds reactivating hotspots on both fires. Long Lake […]
Continue readingTok Area Fires (Long Lake and Tetlin Hills) update with map; July 16
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Tok Area Fires Update for July 16, 2015 11:00 am (Tok, AK) – Warmer and drier weather has increased fire activity on the Long Lake Fire. Due to the warming trend, smoke can be seen from the Alaska Highway. Fire resources continue to be shifted from the Tetlin Hills Fire to the Long Lake Fire […]
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Tok Area Fires (Long Lake and Tetlin Hills) update, July 15
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Tok Area Fires Update for July 15, 2015 (Tok, AK) – Containment increased to 65 percent on the Tetlin Hills Fire yesterday, allowing fire crews to be reassigned to the Long Lake Fire in Northway, Alaska. The Chisana Fire is reported at 39, 110 acres and will remain in monitor status. Long Lake Fire […]
Continue readingTok Area Fires (Long Lake and Tetlin Hills) update, July 14
July 14, 2015 Comments Off on Tok Area Fires (Long Lake and Tetlin Hills) update, July 14
(Tok, AK) – Firefighters on the Long Lake and Tetlin Hills fires continued to make progress on containment lines yesterday. As operational objectives are met, crews are being reassigned to areas of priority. The Chisana Fire is reported at 39, 110 acres and will remain in monitor status. Tetlin Hills Fire — The Tetlin Hills […]
Continue readingTok Area Fires (Long Lake & Tetlin Hills) update, July 13
July 13, 2015 Comments Off on Tok Area Fires (Long Lake & Tetlin Hills) update, July 13
(Tok, AK) – Wildfires in the Tok area received rain yesterday which moderated fire activity. Crews took advantage of the cooler weather to increase containment objectives on the Long Lake and Tetlin Hills Fires. The Chisana Fire is reported at 39, 110 acres and will remain in monitor status. Long Lake Fire – The cooler, […]
Continue readingTok Area Fire updates (Long Lake, Tetlin Hills), July 12
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July 12, 2015: 1100 hours Tok Area Fires Update for July 12, 2015 (Tok, AK) – The Long Lake Fire will start direct line construction with Type 2 IA crews. Tetlin Hills Fire crews continue to expand contentment lines. The Chisana Fire is reported at 39,110 acres and will remain in monitor status. Long Lake […]
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