The following News Release was issued by the Office of Governor Tim Walz and Lt. Governor
Category: Incidents
Open fire restrictions lifted in northeast Minnesota
Oct. 24, 2024 – The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is lifting open fire restrictions in
DNR temporarily closing a portion of Chengwatana State Forest due to wildfire
October 18, 2024 – St. Paul, Minn., – To help ensure public safety, the Minnesota Department
Superior National Forest Campfire & Fire Restrictions are now Forest Wide
Effective October 11, 12:01 am the Superior NF will restrict campfire and fire use within it’s
Burning restrictions expand to Koochiching and the northern portion of St. Louis counties
October 10, 2024 – St. Paul, Minn., – Fire danger has increased in northeastern Minnesota. To
Superior National Forest to Close area near Shell Lake Wildfire within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
Forest Service News Release Superior National Forest to Close area near Shell Lake Wildfire within the
Superior National Forest adds Cook & Lake Counties to BWCAW Campfire Restricted areas
October 4, 2023 – Superior National Forest, Duluth, Minn., – Drying conditions prompts campfire restriction coordination
Cook and Lake County Burning Restrictions Begin Friday, October 4
October 3, 2024 – Minnesota DNR, St. Paul, Minn., – To help ensure public safety and
Superior National Forest Restricts Campfire Use Within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness & Modifies Wood Lake Fire Closure
Drying conditions continue across northern Minnesota prompts campfire restrictions & modifies closures of lakes and portages
Daniels Fire: Final Update
Minnesota DNR firefighters will continue to seek out any hot spots today within the Daniels Fire
Daniels Fire Update
Crews made good progress yesterday and containment lines are holding. DNR firefighters will continue to search
Daniels Fire Update
The Daniels fire is located 30 miles north of Grand Marais, Minnesota off the Gunflint Trail.
Daniels Fire Update September 23, 2024
The Daniels Fire is located 30 miles north of Grand Marais, Minnesota on state land. The
Wood Lake Fire Final Update – September 20, 2024
Superior National Forest Forest Service Fire Information Date: September 20, 2024 Size: 27 acres Containment: 25% Cause: Under
Apply Today! 2025 MNICS Type 3 Incident Management Team
Applications for the MNICS Type 3 Team positions accepted through >>> EXTENDED to October 25, 2024
Crews begin mop up at Ski Trail Fire near Ely
Firefighters began mop-up work this morning, September 13, 2024 on the Ski Trail Fire near Ely,
Revision – Statewide Planning Level 1 during Snow Free Conditions
Memo 07/11/2024 From: Ryan Kingsley, Minnesota Interagency Coordination Center Manager To: Minnesota’s Emergency Response Agencies To
Minnesota firefighters participate in week-long wildfire training academy
Grand Rapids, Minn. – The Minnesota Incident Command System (MNICS) is hosting the annual Minnesota Wildfire
Fry Fire Update – Tofte Ranger District
Link to view the official USDA Forest Service News Release on the Fry Fire Update –
Northeast-Midwest Wildfire Risk Assessment Portal Training Opportunity Announced
Great Lake Forest Fire Management Compact – Minnesota Northeast-Midwest Wildfire Risk Assessment Portal (WRAP) Tools Training
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