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Forest Service closes BWCA on July 14

Continued wildfire growth has led the U.S. Forest Service to close all BWCA entry points on Tuesday, July 14. The U.S. Forest Service has been fighting a losing battle with over a dozen wildfires following a lightning storm a week ago.

Wildfires, heat prompt closure of BWCA

The U.S. Forest Service is closing the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in response to extreme heat and fire risk, according to a Monday update on recreation.gov. The closure goes into effect at 12:01 a.
The New York Times

Wildfires Close Popular National Forest Area in Minnesota

Several fires in northeastern Minnesota are causing dangerous conditions and smoke in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, which is used for camping and other outdoor recreation. Smoke Forecast Light Medium Heavy Forecast is based on models and may ...

Dry conditions in northeastern Minnesota prompt campfire restrictions in Boundary Waters

People in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness won't be able to have a campfire beginning Saturday due to "continued dry conditions" in northern Minnesota, according to the U.S. Forest Service.