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Superior National Forest - Greenwood Lake wildfire update - September 19, 2021

Sep 19, 2021 11:22AM ● By Editor

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Superior National Forest - Greenwood Lake wildfire update - September 15, 2021

Sep 15, 2021 04:05PM ● By Editor

Firefighters continue to search for and cool hot spots along the fire perimeter in numerous locations. Fire crews are cleaning up along Highway 1 where the fuel break had been constructed. Road graders are being used to repair roads where necessary and safe. From the Superior National Forest - September 15, 2021

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Superior National Forest - Greenwood Lake wildfire update - September 14, 2021

Sep 14, 2021 03:04PM ● By Editor

Containment will increase as firefighters continue to secure the perimeter. Fire crews are cleaning up along Highway 1 where the fuel break had been constructed. Crews will remove hose and use an excavator to mop up along Highway 2. From Superior National Forest - September 14, 2021

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Superior National Forest - Greenwood Lake wildfire update - September 12, 2021

Sep 12, 2021 12:17PM ● By Editor

A community meeting will be held this evening, Sunday September 12, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. at the Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center. It will be live streamed on the Superior National Forest Facebook page. From Superior National Forest - September 12, 2021

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Superior National Forest - Greenwood Lake wildfire update - September 11, 2021

Sep 11, 2021 10:46AM ● By Editor

A community meeting is planned for 6:00 pm tomorrow, Sunday September 12, 2021, at the Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center. The meeting will be live streamed on the Superior National Forest Facebook page. From the Superior National Forest - September 11, 2021

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Superior National Forest - John Ek and Whelp wildfires update - September 10, 2021

Sep 10, 2021 01:18PM ● By Editor

This will be the final update. Starting Sunday, please call the Gunflint Ranger District (218-387-1750) or the Tofte Ranger District (218-663-8060) for fire information. From the Superior National Forest - September 10, 2021

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Superior National Forest - John Ek and Whelp wildfires update - September 9, 2021

Sep 09, 2021 10:20AM ● By Editor

The Northern Rockies Incident Management Team 3 will return management of the fires back to the Superior National Forest on Sunday at 6:00 am. The team will continue to manage the Greenwood Fire. From the Superior National Forest - September 9, 2021

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Superior National Forest - John Ek and Whelp wildfires update - September 8, 2021

Sep 08, 2021 09:10AM ● By Editor

Little fire growth has occurred on the John Ek Fire the last few days. Crews have completed contingency lines on three sides of the fire (on the north side from Gabimichigami Lake to Tuscarora Lake; on the east side from Little Saganaga Lake to Dent Lake; and on the west side from Little Saganaga Lake to Pan Lake.) From the Superior National Forest - September 8, 2021

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Superior National Forest - John Ek and Whelp wildfires update - September 7, 2021

Sep 07, 2021 09:02AM ● By Editor

Structure protection crews are still doing Firewise work (assessing structures, removing debris and thinning fuels near homes) on the south side of the Gunflint Trail, from Poplar Lake to Round Lake and Tuscarora Lodge. From Superior National Forest - September 7, 2021

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Superior National Forest - John Ek and Whelp wildfires update - September 6, 2021

Sep 06, 2021 06:53AM ● By Editor

On Sunday, crews completed the contingency lines they have worked on the last several days, widening and clearing portages and setting up sprinkler systems. They have completed this line on the north side of the fire from Ogishkemuncie Lake to Tuscarora Lake and on the east from Little Saganaga Lake to Dent Lake. From Superior National Forest - September 6, 2021

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