The Bear Trap wildfire in Minnesota has been burning for several days, with minimal to moderate fire behavior and no containment progress.
Official source description: 20 Miles N from Ely, MN
Minimal; Flanking; Backing; Isolated Torching
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IRWIN ID: {1BB1F12F-DB68-40B0-8D7B-FA0E4FCEE2E4}
Discovered: Jul 7, 2026
Cause: Natural
Managing Agency: USFS
Est. Cost to Date: $27,301,545
Coordinates: 48.1845, -91.9247
The Bear Trap Fire has burned 30,022 acres as of August 9, 2026.
As of the latest update, the Bear Trap Fire is 40% contained.
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The Bear Trap Fire is burning in St. Louis, MN.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Bear Trap Fire remains active.
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