Wildfires Threaten Ely’s Summer Tourism | Duluth News

Duluth News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 14, 2026 · 1m

St. Louis County’s “Ready, Set, Go” evacuation plan is now live as wildfires spread north, putting Ely in “Set” mode—meaning chaos could strike with little warning. With summer tourism in full swing, the fires aren’t just burning trees—they’re threatening local businesses that rely on this peak season for survival. Owners are fielding frantic calls from visitors, scrambling to cancel trips and send staff home, while outfitters track groups already in the wilderness. Closures mean lost income overnight, and while some adventurers still push forward, the risks are real. Ely’s economy…