Tuesday, five new wildfires were reported on the Superior National Forest; one outside the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW), and four inside the BWCAW.
Fire information can be found on Inciweb and on the forest’s Facebook and Twitter/Xsocial media pages.
Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/
Closures: There are currently no fire closures within the BWCAW; however, the public is asked to STAY OUT of the fire areas for their safety and firefighter safety. Unauthorized unmanned aircraft system (UAS) flights threaten firefighter safety and wildland fire suppression efforts and are NOT allowed near the fire area and are illegal in federally designated wilderness areas.
The following is a summary of the fires:
Incident Name: Camp Fire
Size: Estimated 1-2 acres Personnel: 3
Location: Approximately 8 miles north/northeast of the Cloquet Line near Ely
Cause: Unknown
Status: The fire is burning in heavy dead and downed vegetation. It continues to creep and smolder, with some moderate fire activity observed late yesterday afternoon. Two single-engine float planes supported suppression efforts with multiple water drops. Three firefighters are on scene, and additional personnel will join them to continue direct suppression.
