Wildfire Information

•2011 marks the 100th anniversary of the Division of Forestry. In 1911 the legislature established the Minnesota Forest Service, a precursor to the Division of Forestry, as the result of the 1910 Baudette-Spooner Fire. Learn More

• Today, the Division of Forestry continues to fight wildfires. On average, more than 1,300 wildfires occur each year in Minnesota. Nine out of 10 wildfires are caused by human activities, and the number one cause of human induced fires is escaped debris burning fires. List of major Minnesota fires.

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• Windstorms on July 1 and July 19 swept across Pine County, damaging 95,150 acres in St. Croix State Park and Chengwatana, Nemadji, and St. Croix state forests. Salvage (or harvesting) operation are currently taking place. More information

• New to camping and don't know how to make a campfire. Or maybe you've just never had much success in making one. Listen to making a perfect campfire podcast (1 MB) to find out more. script Remember only you can prevent wildfires.