Residents in the vicinity of Tok are facing serious wildfire threats as evacuation orders are currently in effect due to the ongoing Seven Mile Lookout Fire (#222).
This fire is burning approximately three miles west of Mile 118 on the Tok Cutoff and is about nine miles southwest of Tok.
Particularly affected are residents on Butch Kuth Ave, Osprey, Moose Nugget Rd, and Goshawk Rd, who are under GO (Level 3) evacuation orders.
Fire activity has escalated, with flames only half a mile west of these neighborhoods, prompting local authorities to urge immediate evacuation for safety.
Alaska State Troopers and fire crews are on-site to manage road safety and clear the routes for evacuating residents.
In addition to the immediate evacuation areas, neighborhoods off Butch Kuth Ave and Jack Wade Rd are under SET (Level 2) evacuation status.
Residents in these areas are advised to prepare themselves for a potential evacuation by securing pets, packing essential items, and ensuring they have important documents accessible.
Several neighborhoods off Mukluk in Tok are currently in READY (Level 1) status, meaning that while there is no imminent threat, residents should take this opportunity to review their evacuation plans and assemble a “go bag.”
Staying alert for local updates and alerts is crucial in this phase as well.
The Seven Mile Lookout Fire (#222) has now grown to 1,500 acres and remains the top priority for firefighting efforts in the region.
Evacuation notices continue to be in effect for areas adjacent to the Glenn Highway, particularly targeting residents along Butch Kuth Ave, Moose Nugget Rd, Goshawk Rd, and Osprey.
Due to the fire conditions, these roads have also been closed.
Fire managers are urging the public to stay vigilant and prepared to evacuate if needed.
The Tok Fire Department is actively contributing to the firefighting efforts by supplying personnel and two engines to assist the Alaska State Troopers with ongoing evacuations.
Firefighters are tirelessly working to implement structure protection measures on properties in close proximity to the fire, including the clearing of brush, installation of sprinkler systems, and building defensible spaces to mitigate fire risk.
To help combat the fire’s spread, both helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft have begun conducting water drops over active areas, which helps to cool hotspots and improves conditions for creating defensible lines.
Additionally, dozers are being mobilized to clear wide paths through dense vegetation, allowing firefighting crews to operate more efficiently and construct defensive lines.
The White Mountain Type 2 Initial Attack Crew is also active in the area, working alongside eight smokejumpers off the Eagle trail.
Their efforts are concentrated on clearing vegetation and establishing hoselays as part of crucial fire defense measures.
On Sunday, fire crew activities focused on strengthening defensive points and improving access, with additional resources ordered to bolster the efforts.
Separate from the Seven Mile Fire, the Tok River Fire (#289) has also been reported, located approximately 1.2 miles east of Mile 115 on the Glenn Highway, with response teams coordinating water drops on this fire.
Tok Forestry crews are scheduled to respond to this blaze today, although there are currently no structures threatened by it.
Moreover, four additional wildfires are currently active northwest of Tok, burning approximately 18 miles north of the Alaska Highway and east of the Taylor Highway, roughly 37 miles from Tok.
These fires, namely McArthur Creek Fire (#281), Ridgeline Fire (#278), Ladue River Fire (#275), and River Trail Fire (#276), are situated in limited suppression zones and are being actively monitored.
While none of these fires pose an immediate threat to communities or structures at this time, updates will be communicated as the situations evolve.
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