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Horse River Fire, May 22, 2025, Aerial View
Fri, 05/23/2025 - 10:29
Aerial view of the Horse River Fire. May 23, 2025
| Current as of | Fri, 05/23/2025 - 20:15 |
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| Incident Time Zone | Central Standard Time |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | |
| Incident Time Zone | Central Standard Time |
| Location | Township 65N, Range 11W, Section 26 |
| Incident Commander | USDA Forest Service-Superior National Forest |
| Incident Description | Lightning wildfire in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, east of the Horse River, Kawishiwi Ranger District |
| Coordinates |
48° 05' 33.6'' Latitude
-91° 42' 28.8
'' Longitude
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| Size | 20 Acres |
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| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 0% |
| Fuels Involved | Mixed boreal forest with hardwood component (birch and aspen), burning mostly in conifer, surrounded by some lowlands and swamps. |
| Planned Actions |
Aerial resources will scout the fire to help plan for suppression tactics. Visiting rappeler resources will recon the fire for engagement. Access is very poor, so firefighters and public safety is the top priority. Aircraft will be utilized as available. |
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| Weather Concerns | Continued dry pattern. |
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