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Superior National Forest - Greenwood Lake wildfire update - September 17, 2021

Sep 17, 2021 03:36PM ● By Editor

Fire crews will watch for hazard trees along Highways 1 and 2 and remove; high winds and rain can make fire-killed trees even more hazardous as roots lose their hold on the soil. Crews continue to repair control line by pulling berms of topsoil along the sides of the control line back onto the line. From Superior National Forest - September 17, 2021

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Superior National Forest - Greenwood Lake wildfire update - September 16, 2021

Sep 16, 2021 04:11PM ● By Editor

Fire crews continue to search for and cool hot spots along the fire perimeter in numerous locations. Firefighters will rehabilitate areas of fire line construction. Patrolling for hot spots continues, and crews will begin working to reduce hazards into the interior of the fire perimeter. From Superior National Forest - September 16, 2021

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Prepare to Protect: September is National Preparedness Month

Sep 16, 2021 08:42AM ● By Editor

By Kathleen Riggs of ETV News - September 15, 2021

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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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Burning restrictions lifted, recreation areas reopened for select regions in central and northern Minnesota

Sep 15, 2021 05:50AM ● By Editor

"We hope next year will bring more rain, and less fire risk for our visitors." By Samantha Fischer of KARE 11 News - September 14, 2021

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Greenwood Fire 75% contained in northern Minnesota; more progress expected

Sep 15, 2021 05:44AM ● By Editor

The fire has been burning for nearly a month, covering more than 40 square miles. By Val Lick from KARE 11 News - September 14, 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 13, 2021

Sep 13, 2021 10:35AM ● By Editor

The heavy equipment task force will be working along Highway 1, chipping and placing larger logs and brush into burn piles. Firefighters will continue pulling hose from the northwest corner of the fire. From Superior National Forest - September 13, 2021

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Officials say Greenwood Fire is now two-thirds contained

Sep 13, 2021 05:51AM ● By Editor

More than 350 firefighters continue to work on the fire. On Saturday, in addition to ongoing operations around the perimeter of the fire, a nine-person "wildland fire module" was transported by boat to the southeast shore of Greenwood Lake. From Minnesota Public Radio News - September 12, 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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