Effective October 11, 12:01 am the Superior NF will restrict campfire and fire use within it’s boundary, coordination with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the Bois Forte and Grand Portage Bands.
Duluth, Minn. October 10, 2024 – Due to continued dry conditions and worsening wildfire danger conditions, the Superior National Forest has issued another Emergency Forest Order 09-09-25-01- effective October 11, 2024 at 12:01 a.m. CT – restricting the igniting, building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire or campfire, including charcoal grills and barbeques, coal, and woodburning stoves to reduce the likelihood of a wildfire within the Supeior National Forest Boundary which includes northern portions of Cook, Koochiching, Lake, and St. Louis Counties. THis new Forest Order 09-09-25-01 increases the restricted to include all land within the Superior National Forest boundary. The new campfire restriction information and exhibits, including a map, are available here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/superior/notices/?cid=FSEPRD1208354.
The updated campfire restrictions go into effect beginning (12:01) a.m., October 11, 2024. Gas, propane and alcohol cook stoves are allowed throughout the Superior National Forest, including the BWCAW and are a safer option than campfires. Stoves or grills fueled by charcoal, or any type of wood are not allowed. These restrictions will continue until further notice.
This new order increases the restrictions from October 4 to include all land within the Superior National Forest boundary which includes northern portions of Cook, Koochiching, Lake, and St. Louis Counties. The updated order also includes the provision to allow for alcohol camp stoves, which was not included in the October 4 order.
“We continue to coordinate with the Minnesota DNR, Bois Forte and Grand Portage to avoid confusion across jurisdictions. We want the recreating public to be safe as they enjoy the Forest,” stated Tom Hall, Superior National Forest Supervisor.
The potential for wildfire is extremely high, and resources are limited tdue to an increase in fire and hurricane activity across the U.S. It is extremely important that people are careful with any sources of ignition such as smoking devices, dragging chains, and recreational vehicles. If you are in a location where you can have a campfire, consider if the conditions are right and if you need a fire. Besure to keep you campfire small and put it out cold to the touch whenever you leave it. All permitted campfires must e attended at all times.
Alert
Date(s): Oct 10, 2024
Due to continued dry conditions and worsening wildfire danger conditions, the Superior National Forest has issued another Emergency Forest Order 09-09-25-01 – effective October 11, 2024 at 12:01 a.m. CT – restricting the
- igniting,
- building,
- maintaining,
- attending, or
- using
a fire or campfire, including charcoal grills and barbeques, coal, and woodburning stoves to reduce the likelihood of a wildfire within the Superior National Forest Boundary, which includes northern portions of Cook, Koochiching, Lake, and St. Louis Counties.
This new Forest Order 09-09-25-01 increases the restricted to include all land within the Forest Boundary.
Gas, propane and alcohol cook stoves are allowed throughout the Superior National Forest, including the BWCAW.
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