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Gunflint Trail Fire Alert Update | Duluth News
Wildfires on the Gunflint Trail are escalating, with the very end of the trail under an orange “set” evacuation alert—meaning residents must be ready to leave. Further south, areas are under a “ready” status, urging caution and preparedness. Fire officials warn these fires could burn through winter, with lingering “duff fires” possible in spring, fueled by more available fuel than in past outbreaks like the 2007 Ham Lake Fire. Interim Sheriff Ben Hallberg urges calm but emphasizes having an evacuation plan and signing up for the county’s Code Red alert system to stay informed. Stay prepared…
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