Birch Bay Fire growth slows

Birch Bay Fire growth slows

ELY — A wildfire burning outside Ely grew to 35 acres Tuesday, an increase of just 5 acres since Monday evening. The Birch Bay Fire, located about 8 miles northeast of Ely and on the west side of Burntside Lake, prompted evacuations Monday along North Arm Road and Lindskog Road in Morse Township, but no structures were lost. According to the St. Louis County wildfire evacuation map, residents in that area are in a "set" status as of Tuesday afte…

Birch Bay Wildfire Near Ely Grows to 35 Acres, Forces Evacuations

Birch Bay Fire breaks out near Burntside Lake, north of Ely

A wildfire broke out on the afternoon of June 1 near Burntside Lake. Driven by hot, dry conditions and light southeast winds, it spread quickly to an estimated 30 acres by evening. The post Birch Bay Fire breaks out near Burntside Lake, north of Ely appeared first on Quetico Superior Wilderness News.