Due to continued dry conditions and wildfire danger conditions, the U.S. Forest Service is issuing an emergency forest order for campfire restrictions effective June 6, at 12:01 a.m. within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW).
This order restricts the ignition, building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire or campfire, including charcoal grills and barbeques, coal and woodburning stoves to reduce the likelihood of a wildfire within the BWCA.
BWCA campfire restrictions go into effect beginning Saturday morning (12:01) a.m., June 6 until June 30 unless rescinded or extended:
• Gas or propane cook stoves are allowed throughout the BWCAW.
• Stoves or grills fueled by charcoal, or any type of wood are not allowed.
The potential for wildfire is high across all ownerships in northern Minnesota at this time. It is extremely important that people are careful with any sources of ignition such as smoking devices, dragging chains and recreational vehicles.
If you are in a location where you can have a campfire outside the BWCA, consider if the conditions are right and if you need a fire. Be sure to keep your campfire small and put it out cold to the touch whenever you leave it. All permitted campfires must be attended all times.
