From Superior National Forest - September 2, 2021

EAST ZONE FIRES:

Gabi Fire: The Gabi Fire was detected on August 23 and is located west of Gabimichigami Lake within the BWCAW. The fire is .5 acre in size and is now contained and controlled.

WEST ZONE FIRES:
Steep Fire: The Steep Fire was detected on August 20 and is located within the BWCAW approximately three miles south of the Canada border. It is 2.5 acres in size and was contained on August 26.

Fourtown Lake Fire: The Fourtown Lake Fire was first detected on July 25 approximately 12 miles N of Ely within the BWCAW. The fire remains within containment lines at 265-acres but still shows some smoke. The fire will continue to be monitored by aircraft.

SAFETY MESSAGE: All of the Forest managed smaller fires have been contained or controlled however, visitors should stay away from these fire areas. Hazards such as hot ash or stump holes could still be present and cause burns and fire weakened trees could fall down without any notice.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Canada Fires: Quetico Provincial Park is managing several fires burning across the international border from the BWCAW. The fires in Quetico and near the border have received rainfall in recent days and fire activity has been subdued. The Forest will continue to conduct daily monitoring flights over the fires as conditions allow and coordinate with counterparts in Ontario. For more information on the fires in Ontario and for an interactive fire map visit: https://www.ontario.ca/page/forest-fires.

Fire Restrictions: Due to continued long-term drought conditions the Superior National Forest is not allowing campfires within the Forest boundary on National Forest lands. Propane devices with an on/off switch are permitted, including lanterns, stoves, and firepits. Please see Fire Restrictions Order and our Campfire Restrictions FAQ for more information. The MN Department of Natural Resources has various fire restrictions throughout the state. Please see their website for additional details: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/index.html

CONTACTS
Superior National Forest Fire Information: The fire information number 218-214-7844 is no longer being staffed. For local conditions please contact one of the Ranger District offices.

Greenwood Fire: The Greenwood Fire is located north of Greenwood Lake in the Isabella area. For Greenwood Fire questions, please call 218-499-9441 or email [email protected]

John Ek Fire: The John Ek Fire is a lightning caused fire located south of Little Saganaga Lake in the BWCAW. 

Whelp Fire: The Whelp Fire is located four miles NW of Sawbill Lake in the BWCAW. For John Ek or Whelp fire questions, please call 218-209-2633 or email [email protected]

For Updates on all the fires please visit online at: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/, the Superior NF website:www.fs.usda.gov/superior or the Forest Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SuperiorNF/ .