Feds Temporarily Douse Fire Policy
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.
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.
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.
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.
Monday, May 21, 2012
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A wildfire that threatened Ely, Minnesota on Thursday is 90% contained according to officials fighting the 175-acre blaze.
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.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
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.
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.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
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Dry conditions across Minnesota have officials bracing for an early and active spring fire season.
Friday, January 6, 2012
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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.
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.
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
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