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Minnesota Wildfire Intelligence

Reported U.S. incident locations, containment, and automated summaries for Minnesota.

Tracked incidents are at least 10 acres, have no reported fire-out date, and have source updates within 14 days. Containment does not confirm extinguishment.

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Tracked Incidents
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Find Wildfires by County

Search by fire name or county to jump straight to a specific incident in Minnesota.

Active Wildfires by County in Minnesota

Understanding Wildfires in Minnesota

So far, 3 active wildfires have been recorded burning a combined 437 acres in Minnesota, based on official NIFC data.

The largest currently active fire in Minnesota is the Stewart Trail Fire in Lake County, at 375 acres and 100% contained.

Right now, active fires span 3 different counties in Minnesota: Cass, Itasca, Lake. Use the county filter above or the search box to jump straight to your area.

Containment refers to the percentage of a fire's perimeter that firefighters have secured with control lines, not how much of the fire is extinguished. Read more about containment strategy in our glossary.

Want to know your own area's wildfire exposure? Try our Wildfire Risk Assessment tool →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many active wildfires are in Minnesota right now?

There are currently 3 active wildfires reported in Minnesota, covering a combined 437 acres.

What is the largest active wildfire in Minnesota?

The largest currently active wildfire in Minnesota is the Stewart Trail Fire at 375 acres, 100% contained.

Which counties in Minnesota have active wildfires?

Active wildfires are currently reported across 3 counties in Minnesota: Cass, Itasca, Lake.

How do I find wildfires in a specific Minnesota county?

Use the search box above or the county buttons under "Active Wildfires by County" to filter this page down to a single county. Every incident card also shows which county it's burning in.

How often is this data updated?

Active fire data is pulled from NIFC every 20 minutes. AI-generated summaries are refreshed in batches after recorded incident changes and may lag behind the latest figures.

Where does this data come from?

Incident data comes from NIFC's WFIGS feed. AI summaries are automated interpretations of that data and may contain errors; verify important details with the responsible agency.

How can I see wildfires in other states?

Visit the national dashboard or use Search to filter by any state.

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