Burning Restrictions begin July 12 in Cook, Lake and northern St. Louis counties
Burning restrictions will begin at 8 a.m. Sunday, July 12, in Cook, Lake, and northern St. Louis counties in northeast Minnesota. Campfires are not allowed in backcountry, dispersed, or remote campsites. Fireworks are restricted outside of city limits. No burning permits will be issued or activated. Please review all burning restriction information before any outdoor activity.
Prescribed fire
Prescribed fire is an important tool in the management of our natural resources and unique habitats and is also used as a tool to assist in the mitigation of hazardous fuels to reduce loss associated with wildfires. Learn more about prescribed fire.
Spring wildfire risk
After the snow melts and before vegetation greens up can be a dangerous time for wildfire in Minnesota. Conditions change quickly, check statewide fire danger & burning restrictions for updated info.
Campfire safety
Whether you're in a state forest or in your backyard, campfires should be constructed with 3 feet or less in diameter and not more than 3 feet in height. Learn how to build and extinguish a campfire.
Make your home Firewise
Brush, grass, or forest fires don't have to be disasters. Firewise principles can save lives and property from wildfire. Learn more about how you can protect your property
Minnesota Incident Command System
MNICS is an interagency partnership among state, federal, and tribal wildland fire management agencies that coordinate preparedness and response for active wildland fire situations throughout Minnesota.
Learn more about MNICS.