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 ›
Tok Area Fires
Alaska firefighters transition Little John Fire and complete work on Shovel Fire
Alaska firefighters have completed their work on the Little John Fire (#448) near the U.S.-Canada border, while Canadian firefighters will remain on the fire to continue suppression work. The Shovel Fire (#451) near the Chatanika River is contained and controlled. The Little… Read More ›
Crews prioritize safety and southern edge containment on 7 Mile Lookout Fire
Size: 4,094 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AlaskaStart Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 55% Total Personnel: 104 Evacuation Notices:READY (Level 1): Residents north of Butch Kuth Avenue and on Jack Wade RoadSET (Level 2): Residents on… Read More ›
Burn operation progressed as planned on the 7 Mile Lookout Fire and latest updates on Tok River Fire
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 ›
Optimal burning conditions enabled crews to successfully carry out burn operations on the east side of 7 Mile Lookout Fire and Tok River Fire update
7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222) Size: 3,839 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AK. Start Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 54% Total Personnel: 145 Evacuation levels for neighborhoods near the 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222): Residents north… Read More ›
Fire activity increased within interior, increased smoke on 7 Mile Lookout Fire
7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222) Size: 3,204 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AK. Start Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 54% Total Personnel: 139 Evacuation levels for neighborhoods near the 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222): Residents north… Read More ›
Warm and dry conditions led to an increase in fire activity on the 7 Mile Lookout Fire and Tok River Fire
7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222) Size: 3,120 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AK. Start Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 54% Total Personnel: 119 Evacuation levels for neighborhoods near the 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222): Residents north… Read More ›
Firefighters continue their efforts to strengthen containment lines on 7 Mile Lookout Fire and Tok River Fire
7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222) Size: 3,120 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AK. Start Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 54% Total Personnel: 141 Evacuation levels for neighborhoods near the 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222): Residents north… Read More ›
Firefighters Advance on 7 Mile Lookout Fire with 50% Containment and Latest on Tok River Fire Efforts
7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222) Size: 3,120 acres Location: 7 miles southwest of Tok, AK. Start Date: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Containment: 50% Total Personnel: 140 Evacuation levels for neighborhoods near the 7 Mile Lookout Fire (#222): Residents north… Read More ›
Eagle Cap Fire Use Module made great progress at Lake Mansfield Fire
Lake Mansfield Fire (#282), which may be visible from the road, is located 26.5 miles northwest of Tok and is estimated at 688 acres. The fire received a large amount of rain on Sunday, reducing fire activity significantly. The Eagle… Read More ›