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Boundary Waters Fires Finally Contained | Rochester Minnesota News
Minnesota’s wildfire crisis is officially over — all 20 fires from the July 26 lightning storm are 100% contained, though some areas remain closed. The U.S. Forest Service shut down the Boundary Waters for the third time in history, forcing evacuations and disrupting tourism. Over 70,000 acres burned, and smoke spread across the region — even closing Canada’s Quetico Park. Most entry points are now open, campfires are back, and quota permits expire this month, but exact camping spots for next year remain uncertain. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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