A canoe on Lake Hudson in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. June 2026. (KFGO News Photo / Nate Coen)
GRAND MARAIS, Minn. (KFGO) – The U.S. Forest Service says a lighting strike was the cause of a wildfire in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness that burned three acres over the weekend.
The fire was reported last Thursday afternoon during a routine fire patrol on Long Lake in the BWCA north of Grand Marais. Firefighters worked to put out the fire over the weekend, it is now considered 100% contained.
The Forest Service says fire crews are working to mop up the fire and monitor hot spots, the fire is burning deep in the ground and it could take several days for the fire to be completely out.
There are no closures in the Boundary Waters, the public is asked to stay away from the fire area.
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