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In the fall, we can get an alignment of low humidity, high winds, and high temperatures and a fire can get up and moving. “Although risk is being mitigated by the change in the seasons, it’s not completely eliminated. However, visitors may use propane or gas-powered devices with on/off switches. Open flames are not allowed, including campfires and charcoal grills. To minimize risk of human-caused fires, fire restrictions remain in place across the entire forest. Of the 65 fires reported in the forest in 2021, nearly half, or 29, have been caused by humans. Available quota permits will be live for reservation on Sept. If you had previously reserved a permit for after Sept.

“After talking with our fire experts about the latest data and weather conditions, we believe we have the capacity to manage the potential risk to the public of wildfire in some portions of the forest.”

These conditions moderate fire activity and lessen the chance of new fires showing up,” said Connie Cummins, supervisor for the Superior National Forest in a news release. The drought is not over but we’re starting to see more rain and lower temperatures. “We’re thrilled to reopen some of our public lands to visitors. New closure maps for the Greenwood Fire and John Ek and Whelp fires have been created.

#BOUNDARY WATERS FIRE FULL#

The Superior National Forest announced Wednesday that the full closure of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness will be lifted, though some closures will remain in place around active fires in northeastern Minnesota.Ĭrediting recent rains, cooler temperatures and progress made on active fires, forest officials state that the full closure and the Crooked Lake closure near Canada have been lifted.

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