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Superior National Forest - Managed Forest wildfires update - September 2, 2021

Sep 02, 2021 04:50PM ● By Editor

This will be the FINAL Forest Managed Fires Fact Sheet Unless Fire Activity Increases. From Superior National Forest - September 2, 2021

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Superior National Forest - John Ek and Whelp wildfires update - September 2, 2021

Sep 02, 2021 02:28PM ● By Editor

As of 8:00 a.m. on September 2, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office has changed the evacuation status of the Upper Gunflint Trail, from the south side of Loon Lake west to the end of the Gunflint trail, back to “Ready” status. There are no mandatory evacuations in Cook County currently. From the Superior National Forest - September 2, 2021

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Superior National Forest - Greenwood Lake Wildfire Update - September 1, 2021

Sep 01, 2021 11:06AM ● By Editor

Moderate weather has helped firefighters make good progress with finding hot spots and putting out smokes near the containment line. Heavy equipment operators continued improvements of the Stony River Grade Road, serving as the primary eastern containment line of the fire. From Superior National Forest - September 1, 2021

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Superior National Forest - John Ek and Whelp wildfires update - August 31, 2021

Aug 31, 2021 10:50AM ● By Editor

Crews will continue work on improving portages to identify areas that will allow for safe access in and out, hose lays, and installation sites for sprinkler systems. From the Superior National Forest - August 31, 2021

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Crews report some containment of Greenwood Fire in northeast Minnesota

Aug 29, 2021 05:22AM ● By Editor

Some evacuations related to the Greenwood Fire were lifted Saturday — the Lake County Sheriff's Office said residents in the Slate Lake area, northwest of the fire, were being allowed to return to their properties. From Minnesota Public Radio News - August 28, 2021

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Superior National Forest - Other Wildfires Update - August 28, 2021

Aug 28, 2021 01:27PM ● By Editor

Effective August 27, camping on Superior National Forest lands outside of developed campgrounds is prohibited. Day use is allowed on the forest and most developed campgrounds (fee and non-fee) remain open to public use. From the Superior National Forest - Augustt 28, 2021

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Superior National Forest - John Ek and Whelp wildfire updates - August 27, 2021

Aug 27, 2021 11:47AM ● By Editor

Firefighters are now on the ground on the Whelp Fire. If weather conditions allow, a reconnaissance crew will also be inserted into the John Ek Fire. From Superior National Forest - August 27, 2021

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Hit or miss: Greenwood Fire levels some cabins, spares others

Aug 27, 2021 06:32AM ● By Editor

Nearly 300 households remain evacuated from a large swath of land surrounding the fire, including homes along Lake County Highway 2 and several areas north of state Highway 1, around East and West Chub lakes, Jackpot, Slate Lake and the Mitawan Lake Road area. By Dan Kraker of Minnesota Public Radio News - August 26, 2021

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Superior National Forest - John Ek and Whelp Wildfire Updates - August 26, 2021

Aug 26, 2021 11:56AM ● By Editor

Yesterday showed minimal fire activity on both fires. Unless weather conditions do not allow, firefighting resources will be inserted into the Whelp Fire today, while the John Ek Fire will continue to be monitored by air. From the Superior National Forest - August 26, 2021

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Wildfire Photo Gallery: Family shares nail biting BWCA experience

Aug 25, 2021 04:53PM ● By Editor

Anders Noren and has family were on their annual camping trip when they learned that the BWCA was closing. A Boreal Community Media exclusive - August 25, 2021

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