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, MN. The fire, located along North Arm Road and Echo Trail, was less than one acre. Minnesota DNR and Superior National Forest firefighters are on-site continuing mop-up with assistance from the Morse-Fall Lake Fire Department. The fire was reported on September 12, 2024. Crews will monitor the area for the next several days.