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QUETICO SUPERIOR WILDERNESS NEWS:
Campfires banned in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness due to dry conditions
Beginning Saturday, June 6, the Forest Service is prohibiting campfires in the BWCAW because of dry conditions and elevated wildfire risk. Get the latest updates on the fire ban and when the ban is lifted.
Birch Bay Fire breaks out near Burntside Lake, north of Ely
A wildfire broke out on the afternoon of June 1 near Burntside Lake. Driven by hot, dry conditions and light southeast winds, it spread quickly to an estimated 30 acres by evening.
FIRE UPDATES:
Wildfire updates, park and entry point closures, campfire restrictions. Learn more about prescribed burns, and the history of fire in the wilderness of Minnesota/Canada border lakes region. More >
PARKS & REGIONS
FOCUS ON MINING :
Stay up to date on proposed mining projects near the BWCAW and Superior National Forest Learn More >
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