CO Sean Williams (Ely #1) reports: he spent several days assisting with Stewart Trail fire near two harbors. Firecrewworkedaroundtheclocktoget thefireundercontrolandweremaking progress. Residents in the area are reminded to be mindful of fire conditions and check local burning restrictions.
CO Brent Ihnen (Ely #2) spent the week checking anglers and watercraft operators. Officer Ihnen also monitored AIS compliance at area public water accesses. Additional time was spent patrolling for ATV and OHM activity.
CO Thomas Wahlstrom (Grand Marais) monitored anglers on area lakes. With the consistent high winds, most anglers chose to fish from shore. Wahlstrom assisted in instruction at the Cook County firearm safety field day. TheOfficeralsoconductedcommercial inspections.
