Wood Lake wildfire in Boundary Waters is 25% contained, likely 'human caused'
The Wood Lake wildfire continues to burn in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, with officials saying it's around 25% contained. In an update over the weekend, the U.S. Forest Service says the cause of the fire is still under investigation but it's believed to be "human caused.
Wood Lake fire in BWCA is 25 percent contained
The Superior National Forest is working on a fire on Wood Lake in Fall Lake Township within the BWCA in Minnesota.
BWCAW Wildfire Now 27 Acres, 25 Percent Contained
A wildfire in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) is now 27 acres and 25 percent contained. The fire ignited Sept. 10 on an island in Wood Lake, which is about 14 miles northeast of Ely.
Wildfire in Boundary Waters grows, more lakes and portages closed
A wildfire in Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness has grown to 27 acres, causing the closure of more areas and portages. According to the U.S. Forest Service, there was a small amount of rain overnight,
Ongoing wildfire closes part of Boundary Waters
The closure was put in place due to a fire at Wood Lake caused by dry conditions. According to InciWeb, the fire has grown to 3 acres since it broke out.
Wood Lake wildfire in Minnesota’s BWCAW partly contained
The fire began last week and has grown to 27 acres. It is under investigation and believed to have been caused by human activity.
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