The Sioux wildfire in Minnesota is currently 7041 acres in size and 35% contained, with minimal fire behavior and 128 personnel on site.
Official source description: 20 Miles NW from Ely, MN
Minimal; Flanking; Backing; Creeping
No specific advice based on the current fire behavior and evacuation status.
IRWIN ID: {A97EA875-A42D-4825-A065-EB7CDB7BFBE1}
Discovered: Jul 9, 2026
Cause: Natural
Managing Agency: USFS
Est. Cost to Date: $6,508,318
Coordinates: 48.1531, -92.2239
The Sioux Fire has burned 7,041 acres as of August 9, 2026.
As of the latest update, the Sioux Fire is 35% contained.
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The Sioux Fire is burning in St. Louis, MN.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Sioux Fire remains active.
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