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Boundary Waters Quetico ForumListening Point - General Discussion Fire restrictions lifted
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10/24/2024 08:15PM
U.S. Forest Service-Superior National Forest
Effective October 25, 12:01 am, the Superior NF will lift all restrictions for campfire and fire use within its boundary, coordinated with the MN DNR, and the Bois Forte and Grand Portage Bands.
Recent rain and improved humidity have reduced, although not eliminated, wildfire risk across the Forests’ 3 million acres. The termination of fire restrictions includes the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness within the Superior National Forest. The termination order closes Forest Orders 09-09-25-01 Forest wide fire restriction, 09-09-24-08 BWCAW fire restrictions, and 09-09-24-09 forest wide fire restrictions.
Additionally, the following wildfire emergency closures have been updated:
• The Wood Lake closure 09-09-24-07 reduction opens the Wood Lake BWCAW point of entry #26: Wood, Hula, Good and Indiana Lakes; and eight (?? area portages (see exhibit A & B). For wildfire specific information see MNSUF Wood Lake Fire Information | InciWeb (links in comments)
• The Shell Lake closure 09-09-25-02 reduction opens Sioux Hustler Trail loop, Agawato Lake campsite, and two campsites on the eastern side of Shell Lake (see exhibit A & B). For wildfire specific information see MNSUF Shell Lake Fire Information | InciWeb (links in comments)
The potential for wildfire is still high, and it's extremely important that people are careful with any sources of ignition such as smoking devices, dragging chains, and recreational vehicles. If you are planning a campfire, give thoughtful consideration 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 campfires must be attended at all times.
Effective October 25, 12:01 am, the Superior NF will lift all restrictions for campfire and fire use within its boundary, coordinated with the MN DNR, and the Bois Forte and Grand Portage Bands.
Recent rain and improved humidity have reduced, although not eliminated, wildfire risk across the Forests’ 3 million acres. The termination of fire restrictions includes the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness within the Superior National Forest. The termination order closes Forest Orders 09-09-25-01 Forest wide fire restriction, 09-09-24-08 BWCAW fire restrictions, and 09-09-24-09 forest wide fire restrictions.
Additionally, the following wildfire emergency closures have been updated:
• The Wood Lake closure 09-09-24-07 reduction opens the Wood Lake BWCAW point of entry #26: Wood, Hula, Good and Indiana Lakes; and eight (?? area portages (see exhibit A & B). For wildfire specific information see MNSUF Wood Lake Fire Information | InciWeb (links in comments)
• The Shell Lake closure 09-09-25-02 reduction opens Sioux Hustler Trail loop, Agawato Lake campsite, and two campsites on the eastern side of Shell Lake (see exhibit A & B). For wildfire specific information see MNSUF Shell Lake Fire Information | InciWeb (links in comments)
The potential for wildfire is still high, and it's extremely important that people are careful with any sources of ignition such as smoking devices, dragging chains, and recreational vehicles. If you are planning a campfire, give thoughtful consideration 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 campfires must be attended at all times.
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