Campfires & Wildfires

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Inside Greenwood: A first look at damage caused by Minnesota’s largest wildfire in years

Oct 23, 2021 05:21AM ● By Editor

Prochaska said he felt fortunate, but also pointed out that he and his family had been vigilant clearing out dead trees and other plants close to the house that could easily burn. That effort likely saved the cabin. By Dan Wolfe of KBJR-TV - October 21, 2021

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With last remaining fire-related closure lifted, the BWCA is now fully reopened

Oct 02, 2021 06:18AM ● By Editor

Superior National Forest officials announced Friday that the last remaining closure order in the wilderness — related to the John Ek and Whelp fires — was now lifted. By Andrew Krueger of Minnesota Public Radio News - October 1, 2021

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Superior National Forest - Greenwood Lake Fire Update - September 30, 2021

Sep 30, 2021 12:17PM ● By Editor

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Superior National Forest - Greenwood Lake wildfire update - September 28, 2021

Sep 28, 2021 11:11AM ● By Editor

From the Superior National Forest - September 28, 2021

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Superior National Forest - Greenwood Lake wildfire update - September 26, 2021

Sep 26, 2021 02:29PM ● By Editor

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Superior National Forest - Greenwood Lake wildfire update - September 24, 2021

Sep 24, 2021 10:39AM ● By Editor

The repair and rehabilitation of containment lines that have been secure for several days will occur along several parts of the fire perimeter. Hand crews and heavy equipment are both being used based on the ability to access different areas. From the Superior National Forest - September 24, 2021

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Superior National Forest - Greenwood Lake wildfire update - September 22, 2021

Sep 22, 2021 11:07AM ● By Editor

Heavy equipment work along Highway 2 is coming to a close. Crews continue to remove hazard trees and rehabilitation along containment lines, restoring the area to its normal state as much as possible. From the Superior National Forest - September 22, 2021

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Superior National Forest - Greenwood Lake wildfire update - September 21, 2021

Sep 21, 2021 10:37AM ● By Editor

The Superior National Forest is reopening portions of the Greenwood Fire closure area, effective today. A closure will remain in place for lands south of Highway 1 as firefighters continue to mop up hot spots, remove hazard trees and rehab control line in those areas. From Superior National Forest - September 21, 2021

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Superior National Forest - Greenwood Lake wildfire update - September 20, 2021

Sep 20, 2021 09:09AM ● By Editor

Firefighters will continue to remove threatening snags and other hazard trees along containment lines and Highway 2. Crews will be removing hose and sprinkler kits from access trails. From Superior National Forest - September 20, 2021

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