Mukluk Fire GO Zone Reduced as Officials Urge Residents to Stay Out

Mukluk Fire GO zone reduced as officials urge residents to stay out

The Level Three GO zone for the Mukluk Fire near Tok has been reduced, but officials warn of hazards and say returning residents could hinder firefighting efforts.

Yukon firefighters deploying to Tok as Alaskan community battles destructive wildfire

Over a dozen Yukon firefighters and support personnel are on their way to Tok, Alaska to provide assistance after an explosive wildfire leveled roughly 20 homes in the community on Monday.

Tok wildfire partially contained, evacuations area reduced

Wildfire personnel made progress on Muklak Fire burning in and around Tok overnight, according to the Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection.

Level 3 GO! evacuation zone has been reduced for the Mukluk Fire

The Level 3 GO! evacuation zone has been reduced in size from how it appeared Monday and Tuesday. Residents have been asked to avoid entering the evacuation area. Returning residents can block access and delay firefighters. Additionally, active fire, hazardous materials, downed power lines, hidden ash pits, and fire-weakened trees remain significant hazards.   New areas have been identified as Ready and Set zones around the community of Tok so t…