Evacuation Status Update – Fernberg Corridor & Surrounding Lake County Areas
Effective at 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 26, the following evacuation status changes will take effect for the Fernberg Corridor and surrounding Lake County areas:
• Most areas currently under “GO” status will be downgraded to “SET.” Property owners may return to these areas. Because fire conditions can evolve quickly, those who return to the SET areas should still be prepared to leave immediately if conditions worsen.
• One area will remain under “GO” status: the area located adjacent to the fire area will remain evacuated.
• A road closure will be in place at the Cedar Lake Boat Access. No traffic will be allowed beyond this point.
• Areas currently under “SET” status will be downgraded to “READY.”
• The Evacuation Zone Map will not reflect these changes until 7 p.m.
As people return, please remember that firefighters and other emergency personnel remain actively working throughout the area. Fire suppression operations, patrols, and monitoring continue, and your patience and cooperation are essential to keeping everyone safe.
Please use caution while traveling and on your property. Property owners should be aware that hoses, sprinklers, pumps, water tanks and other firefighting equipment that was placed by firefighters to protect structures should be left in place. This equipment is needed as a precaution should fire activity increase and will be removed once fire operations are completed.
What These Evacuation Levels Mean
SET: You may return to your property, but conditions can change quickly. Continue monitoring official information and remain prepared to evacuate immediately if conditions worsen. Keep your vehicle fueled, important belongings ready, and your evacuation plan in place.
READY: There is currently no immediate need to evacuate, but the wildfire remains active. Stay informed, review your evacuation plan, and be prepared to act if conditions change and evacuation levels increase.
As a reminder, most Superior National Forest lands both within and outside the BWCAW affected by wildfires remain temporarily closed to the public for fire suppression activities and to ensure public and firefighter safety. The forest is continually looking at opportunities to modify
closure areas as conditions improve and areas are deemed safe for public recreation. Please continue to monitor the forest’s Alerts webpage and recreation webpage for open and closed areas: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/superior/alerts
Thank you for your continued patience and cooperation as crews work to secure the fire and protect the community.
For continued updates, please visit the Lake County website
