New wildfires reported in BWCA, public asked to avoid area for now
Rustic Inn gathers wildfire relief donations
Two Harbors, Minnesota, mainstay, the Rustic Inn and Café, has begun to gather supplies for people affected by wildfires in the area – including two of their own employees. FOX 9 is joined by general manager Callie Hoff to learn about the efforts.
CRANE LAKE, Minn. (FOX 9) - The U.S. Forest Service—Superior National Forest is reporting two new wildfires in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) of northern Minnesota, while asking the public to avoid the new areas of caution.
New BWCA wildfires reported
What we know:
The department said Saturday afternoon that one wildfire had been located near the east end of Lac La Croix (22 miles east of Crane Lake).
Meanwhile, a second had been located east of Loon Lake (11 miles east of Crane Lake) on the LaCroix Ranger District.
Dig deeper:
Authorities say that firefighting resources are currently assessing suppression options, and the public is asked to stay out of the area for their safety and firefighter safety.
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and drones are currently not allowed near the fire area, and are illegal in federally designated wilderness areas, the department says.
Big picture view:
Earlier this spring, several wildfires were reported in the region that have since been extinguished, burning hundreds of acres in the process.
What's next:
The department says more information will be provided as it becomes available.
The Source: Information provided by the U.S. Forest Service—Superior National Forest