Minnesota Wildfires Still Burning | Minneapolis News

Minneapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 8, 2026 · 1m

Wildfires ignited by lightning in July have ravaged over 73,000 acres across northern Minnesota and into Canada, with the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness bearing the brunt. Though some forest areas are reopening, fire restrictions remain widespread. Crews are battling flames using aircraft water drops, heavy equipment, and drones to navigate rugged terrain and improve communication. Containment varies wildly—some fires like the Little Knife are nearly extinguished, while others such as the Sioux and Wolfpack still smolder. With hundreds of personnel on the ground and weather…