Live: Forest Service closing Boundary Waters due to fires and extreme heat - Star Tribune
Wildfires in Minnesota's Superior National Forest have forced the closure of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and prompted evacuations near Ely. Extreme heat and dry conditions have caused the fires to spread rapidly, with smoke expected to impact air quality across the state.
Why it matters
The closure of a major wilderness area and the threat to local communities highlight the increasing frequency and severity of climate-driven natural disasters.
Smoke from the wildfires burning in northern Minnesota and across the border in Canada is expected to affect much of the state this week, according to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA).
The article provides objective reporting on local emergency management and environmental conditions.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in