Superior National Forest Begin Prescribed Fires

Duluth, MN, September 10, 2025— Superior National Forest plans on starting fall prescribed fire operations with pile burning this week on the eastern side of Superior National Forest’s Gunflint and Tofte Ranger Districts, pending all required approvals. We estimate this work to continue through December as weather conditions allow. We use prescribed fires to help reduce overgrown vegetation to help protect local communities, infrastructure and natural resources from wildfires. Pile burning on the western side of the Superior National Forest will begin when conditions improve to burn. 

Pile burn locations are on the attached maps. If piles are close to the roads, signs will be posted for awareness. When driving, slow down and turn on your headlights when you encounter smoke on the road and watch for firefighters. Residents may experience smoke during the prescribed burns. Go to https://fire.airnow.gov/ for detailed information about air quality. 

We will evaluate weather conditions in the hours before a burn begins. If conditions are not conducive for objectives, scheduled prescribed fire activities may be canceled.

Stay informed about the scheduled prescribed fires through the forest website, social media channels, and InciWeb, the interagency incident information system. We will notify county emergency management officials when prescribed fire begins.