Season’s first major wildfire burns near Tok

North Robertson Fire burning near Tok.
(Alaska Division of Forestry)The season’s first major wildfire response is underway near Tok. The North Robertson Fire, about 30 miles northwest of Tok is being fought from the air and on the ground.
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The North Robertson Fire has grew from just a few acres to 8 hundred in less than a day. Alaska Division of Forestry spokesman Tim Mowry said the blaze started Thursday morning near a trail and is suspected to be human caused. Mowry said flames