BWCAW wildfire reported in Superior National Forest
Sep 09, 2022 10:25AM ● By Content Editor
From the U.S. Forest Service-Superior National Forest - September 9, 2022
September 9, 2022 Update:
Lake 3 Fire Facts Sheet-Sept. 8, 2022
Lake 3 WildfireNews – 19 hrs. ago
Lake 3 Fire
Date issued September 8, 2022 Fire information
Please contact the Kawishiwi Ranger District office (218) 365-7600 or online at InciWeb the Incident Information System (nwcg.gov)
Description
On September 7, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. a fire was reported to the Superior National Forest. The fire is located at Township 63N, Range 9W, Section 35–southeast of Lake Three and north of Horseshoe Lake in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. In response, two Beaver float plans began aerial suppression. The fire is estimated at 10 acres.
Resources
Today Beaver aircraft continue to use aerial water delivery for fire suppression. An upcoming cold front is estimated to bring cooler temperatures, some precipitation and less winds to allow the Superior to reassess if conditions are safer for firefighters to begin ground suppression. Public safety crews are in the area. Firefighter and public safety are the top priority.
Closures
One campsite located on the north-east corner of Lake 3, is currently closed for firefighting operations.
Fire Restrictions
None
