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Birch Bay Fire
Current fire information updates are available on InciWeb.
- Size: Estimated at 30-35 acres
- Location: Superior National Forest – West of the North Arm of Burntside Lake, approximately 8 miles northwest of Ely, MN.
- Date Detected: June 1, 2026
Updated on 06/02/2026 @ 3:30 p.m.
2026 Minnesota Wildfire Academy
The MNICS partners are now accepting registration for the 2026 Minnesota Wildfire Academy.
- 2026 Minnesota Wildfire Academy Brochure
- 2026 Minnesota Wildfire Academy Course Registration
2025 MNICS Annual Report
