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Wildfire scorches at least 20 structures near Alaska Highway

A wildfire near the Alaska Highway in the Tok area has scorched at least 20 structures. Residents reportedly fled, including one person who carried a baby out of a home.

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The fire has damaged multiple structures and may pose a wider evacuation and travel risk in the affected area.

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  1. 'She grabbed the baby and ran out the door': At least 20 structures scorched by Tok wildfire near Alaska Highway ↗hanfordsentinel.com · Recorded source date: Aug 19, 2026, 5:31 AM UTC

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