BWCAW Fire Update

Today’s Messages: Visitors should stay clear of the two islands that are burning. All portages are open, including the portage into Horseshoe Lake. Visitors may see or hear aircraft and fire crews. A public safety crew may be in the area as well. Visitors are continuing to travel through the Lake Three area. The fire activity is low. Fire is still confined to two islands and continues to creep.


Horseshoe Island (Lake Three) Fire


Update – June 16, 2011



DATE OF DETECTION: June 13, 2011

CAUSE: unknown, likely lightning

CURRENT SIZE: approximately 31 acres

LOCATION: T62N, R9W, Sec. 2 NWNW; Horseshoe Island in Lake Three within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW)

AGENCY: Superior National Forest, Kawishiwi Ranger District

STATUS: First sighted by visitors on June 12, 2011 and reported on June 13, 2011

SMOKE CONDITIONS: Smoke is visible in the general area of Lake Three. The smell of smoke is more widespread along the Fernberg Road area.

RESOURCES: This fire is being monitored and actions will be taken as needed.

Closures: Three campsites in the southern end of Lake 3 are closed. Each campsite that is closed is posted. Information regarding the campsite closures will be posted at the Lake One and Snowbank Lake entry points.

FIRE INFORMATION: (218) 365-2093 Becca Manlove

(218) 365-7619 Tracy Richards



Today’s Messages: Visitors should stay clear of the two islands that are burning. All portages are open, including the portage into Horseshoe Lake. Visitors may see or hear aircraft and fire crews. A public safety crew may be in the area as well. Visitors are continuing to travel through the Lake Three area. The fire activity is low. Fire is still confined to two islands and continues to creep.