Boundary Waters Closed Amid Wildfires | Duluth News

Wildfires force closure of Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, sending outfitters like Steve Nelson in Ely into a quiet crisis as visitors are turned away. With hot, dry conditions fueling the flames, the Superior National Forest says the shutdown will stay until fires are contained. Nelson, who faced a similar closure in 2021, urges permit holders to wait for updates and is already preparing meals for firefighters — a potential lifeline for his business. Local shops along the Gunflint Trail are rallying for support through gift cards and online sales. One family evacuated amid thick smoke and falling ash, but everyone made it out safely — a reminder that even in crisis, safety comes first. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6d5ed84f82770d0a