Burning Restrictions in Carlton, Cook, Lake, and St. Louis Counties.
Burning restrictions began at 12:01 am Wednesday, June 14, in northeast Minnesota. No burning permits will be issued or activated. Campfires for dispersed camping and fireworks are restricted in Carlton, Cook, Lake, and St. Louis Counties. Please review all burning restriction information before any outdoor activity.
The fire danger and burning restrictions maps are updated daily. Click on either map for up-to-date, county-specific information.
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Fire Danger
2024-07-05
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When using the downloadable fire danger map, note the date stamp on the map.
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Foresty Area Fire Danger Rating - About
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources produces and updates the statewide fire danger map daily.
The statewide fire danger map is a tool providing a relative measure of burning conditions and wildfire growth potential. The rating takes into account current and preceding weather, fuel types (grasses, brush, timber, and slash), and live and dead fuel moisture.
Burning Restrictions
2024-07-05
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*Elevated Burning Restrictions – No open burning and additional restrictions as needed based on fire danger.
When using the downloadable burning restrictions map, note the date stamp on the map.
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County Burning Restriction - About
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources produces and updates the burning restrictions map daily.
The current burning restrictions map shows where you must have a permit to burn debris like small amounts of dry leaves and brush. Burning permits and restrictions may vary by administrative areas that usually follow county boundaries. Visit burning permit information to apply for a burning permit online and frequently asked questions.
Commissioner's Order - NE MN Burning Restrictions, June 14, 2023
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