The Little Knife wildfire in Lake County, Minnesota, has been reported at 4,815 acres with 90% containment as of the latest update.
Official source description: 45 Miles NE from Grand Marais, MN
Minimal; Creeping; Smoldering
No specific advice based on the current fire behavior and evacuation status.
IRWIN ID: {2ABF59D7-9768-4EAA-9728-3187A0A69506}
Discovered: Jul 15, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Managing Agency: USFS
Est. Cost to Date: $2,862,505
Coordinates: 48.1611, -91.1048
The Little Knife Fire has burned 4,815 acres as of August 8, 2026.
As of the latest update, the Little Knife Fire is 90% contained.
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The Little Knife Fire is burning in Lake, MN.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Little Knife Fire remains active.
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