Mukluk Fire map & updates
The Mukluk Fire is burning in Southeast Fairbanks County, AK (2 Miles W from Tok, AK). Latest size 7,339 acres, 70% contained.
Mukluk Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-09-08). Dot: point of origin. Sources: NIFC WFIGS incident record and interagency perimeters. Official evacuation orders come from the county — this map doesn't show them.
Where is the Mukluk Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Fairbanks, AK | 174 mi |
| Anchorage, AK | 264 mi |
| Bellingham, WA | 1272 mi |
| Marysville, WA | 1320 mi |
| Everett, WA | 1324 mi |
| Edmonds, WA | 1330 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: DVF.
Timeline
- Discovered — August 17, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — September 8, 2026
- Record last updated — September 22, 2026
Air quality and wind near the Mukluk Fire
Alerts for the fire area
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Mile Lookout Fire | 4,095 | 2025 | 7 mi |
| Lost Chicken Hill Fire | 1,157 | 2024 | 24 mi |
| Tetlin Hills Fire | 1,878 | 2015 | 11 mi |
Wildfires of 1,000+ acres since 2014 whose origin was within 25 miles (NIFC WFIGS).
Other Alaska fires in 2026
Questions
Where is the Mukluk Fire?
In Southeast Fairbanks County, AK, 2 Miles W from Tok, AK. The nearest city in our list is Fairbanks, AK, about 174 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Mukluk Fire?
7,339 acres (about 11 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Mukluk Fire contained?
It was reported 70% contained.
What caused the Mukluk Fire?
The cause is recorded as human. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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