Mukluk Fire near Tok triggers evacuations as containment efforts intensify
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Evacuations remain in place as the Mukluk Fire west of Tok, Alaska grows to more than 1,500 acres with active spread east/northeast; numerous ground and aerial resources are deployed, two shelters opened in Tok, a temporary flight restriction and drone ban are in effect, and suppression work will continue overnight amid hazards from downed powerlines and weakened trees while residents await word on when they can return.
- Evacuations underway for Mukluk Fire west of Tok. Alaska Wildland Fire Information
- UPDATES: Tok wildfire torches up to 10 structures, forces evacuations as blaze claims 1,500 acres Alaska's News Source
- ‘There have been structures destroyed’: Fast-moving wildfire in Tok triggers evacuations Anchorage Daily News
- Mukluk Fire near Tok, Alaska forces evacuations cimss/ssec
- Wildfire near Alaska Highway prompts evacuations in Sundog, Midnight Sun area youralaskalink.com
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