In just a few days, it burned 93,000 acres of wilderness, and threatened the lives of Forest Service personnel and visitors. A series of events based in Ely covers forest management, the fire’s aftermath, and wildland firefighting.
Boundary Waters rangers had a harrowing experience during the fast-moving wildfire.
Outdoor News editor finds new growth and a lots of evidence remaining from the 140-square-mile fire.
By Larry Christianson “Abandon Camp” and “Pagami Creek Fire” entered our boundary waters lingo in a sudden and dramatic escape from a fast spreading forest fire. But first . . …