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Fire Danger
- Map
When using the downloadable fire danger map, note the date stamp on the map.
downloadable map- Table
Foresty Area Fire Danger Rating - About
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources produces and updates the statewide fire danger map daily.
The statewide fire danger map is a tool providing a relative measure of burning conditions and wildfire growth potential. The rating takes into account current and preceding weather, fuel types (grasses, brush, timber, and slash), and live and dead fuel moisture.
Burning Restrictions
- Map
*Elevated Burning Restrictions – No open burning and additional restrictions as needed based on fire danger.
When using the downloadable burning restrictions map, note the date stamp on the map.
downloadable map- Table
County Burning Restriction - About
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources produces and updates the burning restrictions map daily.
The current burning restrictions map shows where you must have a permit to burn debris like small amounts of dry leaves and brush. Burning permits and restrictions may vary by administrative areas that usually follow county boundaries. Visit burning permit information to apply for a burning permit online and frequently asked questions.
Preparedness
Preparedness situation report
Situation Report
Last Modified 12/12/2025 08:35Statewide Planning Level: I
Regional Danger Ratings / Planning Levels
Danger Rating Planning Level Region 1 Low I Region 2 Low I Region 3 Low I Region 4 Low I Duty Officer
Name: Hines Contact: 218-322-2707 Minnesota DNR Statewide Situation Update
MN Statewide Preparedness Level - 1
Eastern Area Preparedness Level - 1
National Preparedness Level - 1
Wildland Fire Information
Interagency Statewide YTD Fires:1,393Interagency Statewide YTD Acres: 49,524.7BIA YTD Fires: 247BIA YTD Acres: 1,565.7DNR YTD Fires: 1,105DNR TYD Acres: 26,350.7USFS YTD Fires: 26USFS YTD Acres: 16,543.6USFWS YTD Fires: 14USFWS YTD Acres: 5,064.2NPS YTD Fires: 1NPS YTD Acres: 0.5ActivityThere have been no reported fires in the past 24 hours.Planned Prescribed Burns
USFS is conducting RX burning as conditions warrant.Burning Restrictions
For updated information concerning burning restrictions: Statewide fire danger & burning restrictions | Minnesota DNR.
The DNR wildland fire information webpage includes information on current burning restrictions and a map showing the current fire restrictions.
The current US Drought Monitor Map of MN.
TO REPORTS A WILDFIRE DIALL 911
ICS-209 InformationICS-209 form is available on the NWCG forms page.- 300 acres for grass
- 100 acres for timber
- Buildings destroyed
- Injuries
- Significant events (such as evacuations)
- Significant suppression costs
- Type 1 Air resources used
- On the form, please remember to list all resources used on the incident.
- Please fill in as much of the form as possible.
Dispatch
At Statewide Planning Level 1, the Minnesota Interagency Coordination Center is staffing 5 days a week 0800-1630. A duty officer is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 218-327-4558, Option 8.
The Minnesota Interagency Coordination Center (MNCC) has a phone tree system by calling 218-327-4558.
When calling, callers will be greeted with general MNCC information, and the following options will be available.
You may still call direct to each function if that is your preference
218-322-2738 Center Manager – Ryan Johnson.
218-327-4582 Aviation - Anna Hines, ACM. The aviation desk is staffing seven days a week 0800-1800. A duty officer is available for after hours needs.
218-327-4175 Operations - Angela Porter, ACM. The operations desk is staffing seven days a week 0800-1800. A duty officer is available for after hour needs.
218-322-2700 Logistics – Natasha Woodwick, ACM. Logistics is staffing seven days a week 0800-1630. A duty officer is available for after hours needs.
218-322-2745 Intel – Jolene Soltis. Intel is staffing seven days a week 0800-1800. A duty officer is available for after hours needs.
218-322-2739 Information – Leanne Langeberg. Information is staffing Monday-Friday 0800-1630. A duty officer is available for after hours needs.
Prescribed Burns:
USFWS will be conducting a pile burn today in Stearns County.To enter your planned prescribed burns. The system will require your e-mail sign-in, user ID, and password.
Thank you to all areas who have entered their burns into the DNR Rx burn planned site. Your efforts are greatly appreciated!
Burning Restrictions:
For updated information concerning burning restrictions: Statewide fire danger & burning restrictions | Minnesota DNR.
The DNR wildland fire information webpage includes information on current burning restrictions and a map showing the current fire restrictions.
Burning restrictions are in effect today for the following counties: Koochiching, St. Louis, Lake and Cook.
Map of Burning Restrictions
Burning Permit information webpage listing counties currently requiring permits and enforcing restrictions.
Weather Forecasts
Weather Forecasts are available on the MN DNR Wildland fire information center
Fire Environment
The most recent Fire Environment forecast is available here.
Region Duty Officers
Region 1:
NW Region Duty Officer: Olson 218-766-0551
Region 2:
NE Region Duty Officer: Stoddard 218-244-1059
Region 3:
Central Region Duty Officer: Henkel 651-259- 5742
Additional Resources:No additional resource activations.
Aerial Detection:
No aerial detection is being flown today.
Aviation
Statewide Wildfire Statistics
New (reported in the last 24 hours) Fires Acres Burned Injuries Fatalities Residences Damaged Residences Destroyed Outbuildings Damaged Outbuildings Destroyed 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Calendar Year-to-date Fires Acres Burned Injuries Fatalities Residences Damaged Residences Destroyed Outbuildings Damaged Outbuildings Destroyed 2 0.35 0 0 0 0 0 0
Prescribed burn approval decision tree
Additional approvals required during elevated preparedness levels and fire danger ratings.
1. Regional preparedness level
- Is the regional preparedness level 4 or higher?
If YES
Fire Section Manager or designee have approval authority for burn permit activation.
Area Forestry Reevaluates the contingency plan at least 48 hours prior to the anticipated burn date as provided in advance by the burn boss or land manager.
Continue to step 3. Fire danger rating.
If NO:
Continue to step 2. Area preparedness level.
2. Area preparedness level
- Is the area preparedness level 4 or higher?
If YES
Regional Forestry Manager has burn permit activation approval.
Area Forestry Reevaluates the contingency plan at least 48 hours prior to the anticipated burn date as provided in advance by the burn boss or land manager.
Continue to step 3. Fire danger rating.
If NO:
Continue to step 3. Fire danger rating.
3. Fire danger rating
- Is the fire danger rated very high?
If YES
Regional Manager for division planning burn in concurrence with division leadership make final decision.
Continue to step 4. Required pre-burn actions.
If NO:
Continue to step 4. Required pre-burn actions.
4. Required pre-burn actions
Submit spot request from NWS
Activate permit
Update burn reporting system
Make notification calls/emails
On site go/no go checklist
Additional resources
Probability of Ignition Calculation
Step 2: Probability Of Ignition Table
The Hot-Dry-Windy Index (HDWI)