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Feds Temporarily Douse Fire Policy

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

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In a temporary change in wildland firefighting policy, the U.S. Forest Service announced recently that it would now attempt to suppress all wilderness fires in an effort to conserve resources.

Review Backs Pagami Creek Fire Decisions

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

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An internal U. S. Forest Service review of management of the Pagami Creek Fire supports the decision-making and actions of officials charged with fighting the 93,000-acre blaze.

BWCAW Campfire Ban Lifted

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

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Superior National Forest officials lifted a ban on campfires in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness today.

Highway 1 Fire 100% Contained

Monday, May 21, 2012

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Highway 1 Fire 100% Contained

A wildfire that threatened Ely, Minnesota on Thursday is 90% contained according to officials fighting the 175-acre blaze.

Ely Threatened by Wildfire

Friday, May 18, 2012

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A wildfire apparently caused by a downed power-line threatened Ely, Minnesota on Thursday, prompting the voluntary evacuation of more than 200 residents.

Pagami Fire Area Reopening in BWCAW

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

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Pagami Fire Area Reopening in BWCAW

Most areas in the Boundary Waters burned in last fall's Pagami Creek fire will reopen to the public starting today, the U.S. Forest Service has announced.

76 BWCAW Campsites Likley Closed

Monday, March 12, 2012

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As many as 76 campsites in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness could remain closed at the start of the paddling season due to the effects of last fall's Pagami Creek Fire.

Conditions Prompt Spring Fire Concerns

Thursday, February 9, 2012

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Dry conditions across Minnesota have officials bracing for an early and active spring fire season.

Print Edition Fall-Winter 2011 Special Issue: Fire in the BWCAW

Friday, January 6, 2012

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Print Edition Fall-Winter 2011 Special Issue: Fire in the BWCAW

In September 2011, a naturally-occurring wildfire burned over 100,000 acres in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness this year. We follow its progression through interviews, revealing photos, and maps, how the fire started, grew, and the response and containment efforts.

Without Snow, Fire Danger Persists

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

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Winter can still be a season for wildfires the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reminding people after 750 acres burned in northwestern Minnesota.

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