Alaska homes burn after power line sparks Mukluk fire
August 19, 2026Updated: August 19, 2026, 9:07 am EDTPublished: August 19, 2026, 9:04 am EDT

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy issued a disaster declaration as wildfire destroyed homes in the small community of Tok, Alaska. The fast-moving Mukluk Fire started Monday as winds downed a power line in a backyard. Hundreds of firefighters are battling the blaze, which has burned more than 7 square miles and was 16% contained on Tuesday.

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