Weekend BWCA Fires Reported - Sept 24, 2012

Three fires on the BWCA west zone reported this past weekend:

Jeanette Lake Fire: reported Saturday night on the north side of Jeanette Lake.

• This was an escaped campfire and it is now out.

Hegman Lake Fire: this is above the pictographs.

• Two people are working suppression.
• Human cause is suspected.

Angleworm Trail Fire: This was reported on Sunday.

• An illegal campfire was built on the trail.
• Monday a crew was dispatched to inspect.

The take home message is that campfires must still be completely doused.

The fire restrictions in the BWCAW are still in effect: fires only between 7 p.m. and midnight.

Hunters and other recreationists outside the BWCAW are asked to take extra precautions when building fires. The surface fuels may feel damp after a cold night, but the underlying duff is still very dry and fully capable of holding fire.

This week is expected to continue without much precipitation. As of Monday, the Knife Lake area closures remain in effect.