Boundary Waters Fire Closure Alert | Duluth News

Boundary Waters is shutting down key areas in the northwestern wilderness starting July 11th due to 16 wildfires—including 4 inside the park—with the biggest, the Thumb Fire, already at 20 acres. Officials are urging extreme caution: no campfires, wood stoves, or charcoal grills anywhere in the region, even in open zones. Gas or propane stoves are still allowed. If you’re planning a trip, rethink your route or delay your adventure—safety is non-negotiable in these dry conditions. 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/74c27480d14e999a