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USFS Gunflint Ranger District Fire Crew to Conduct a Wildlife Opening Burn

Apr 26, 2022 02:22PM ● By Editor

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FROM COOK COUNTY MN • April 26. 2022

The fire crew from the Gunflint Ranger District (USFS) will attempt to conduct a wildlife opening burn on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 in the afternoon. The burn will take place at the Gunflint Ranger Station, which is located on the West end of Grand Marais, MN near Highway 61 between Putt n Pets Mini Golf and Oddz and Endz. The unit is grass and ¾ of an acre. For a visual reference, please see the project and vicinity maps provided. The yellow outlines on the project map indicate specific burn locations. 

 

 

Please do not be concerned if you see the smoke in this location. This will be a safe and controlled exercise. For further information, please contact the Gunflint Ranger District at 218-387-1750.

Contact:  
Todd Ford
Public Communications Coordinator
218-387-3508
or [email protected]
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