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Superior National Forest Campfire & Fire Restrictions are now Forest Wide

Oct 11, 2024 07:08AM ● By Editor

Photo: US Forest Service Facebook Post

From Superior National Forest - October 11, 2024


Due to continued dry conditions and worsening wildfire danger conditions, the Superior National Forest has issued another Emergency Forest Order 09-09-25-01 - effective October 11, 2024 at 12:01 a.m. CT - restricting the igniting, building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire or campfire, including charcoal grills and barbeques, coal, and woodburning stoves to reduce the likelihood of a wildfire within the Superior National Forest Boundary which includes northern portions of Cook, Koochiching, Lake, and St. Louis Counties. This new Forest Order 09-09-25-01 increases the restricted to include all land within the Superior National Forest boundary. The new campfire restriction information and exhibits, including a map, are available here:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/superior/notices/?cid=FSEPRD1208354

The updated campfire restrictions go into effect beginning (12:01) a.m., October 11, 2024. Gas, propane, and alcohol cook stoves are allowed throughout the Superior National Forest, including the BWCAW and are a safer option than campfires. Stoves or grills fueled by charcoal, or any type of wood are not allowed. These restrictions will continue until further notice.

This new order increases the restriction from October 4 to include all land within the Superior NF boundary which includes northern portions of Cook, Koochiching, Lake, and St. Louis Counties.  The updated order also includes the provision to allow for alcohol camp stoves, which was not included in the October 4 order.

“We continue to coordinate with the Minnesota DNR, Bois Forte, and Grand Portage to avoid confusion across jurisdictions.  We want the recreating public to be safe as they enjoy the Forest,” stated Tom Hall, Superior National Forest Supervisor.

The potential for wildfire is extremely high, and resources are limited due to an increase in fire and hurricane activity across the U.S. It is extremely important that people area careful with any sources of ignition such as smoking devices, dragging chains, and recreational vehicles. If you are in a location where you can have a campfire, consider if the conditions are right and if you need a fire. Be sure to keep your campfire small and put it out cold to the touch whenever you leave it. All permitted campfires must be always attended.

For additional information regarding fire-related and/or forest closures and updates:

 

The Forest Order and exhibits are available on our Superior NF Flickr page under Press Release items.

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