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QUETICO SUPERIOR WILDERNESS NEWS:
Wildfires burn approximately 55,000 acres in the Superior National Forest and BWCA
Extreme fire conditions driving explosive growth across the forest, wilderness fires have crossed the international border into Canada, and crossed into Minnesota from Canada, according to the Forest Service and MNICS.
Quetico fire crosses the border into the BWCAW; Trails End Campground closed
The Forest Service estimates the Little Knife Fire at 6,000 acres on the US side, part of a fire totaling about 30,000 acres.
FIRE UPDATES:
Wildfire updates, park and entry point closures, campfire restrictions. Learn more about prescribed burns, and the history of fire in the wilderness of Minnesota/Canada border lakes region. More >
PARKS & REGIONS
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Stay up to date on proposed mining projects near the BWCAW and Superior National Forest Learn More >
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