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Size: 167 acres         Containment: 100%

Location: Pine City, MN                  

Cause: Under investigation

Start Date: 10/17/2024 

Final Update

Current Status: The Evergreen Forest Fire has reached 100 % containment. In additional to the incredible work firefighter accomplished to bring the Evergreen Forest Fire to full containment, beneficial rain and snow fell over the burn area on October 31. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Closures: The emergency closure order has been lifted and all of the Chengwatana State Forest is now open as of 8 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 1 - including the Chengwatana State Forest Road and all trails. Due to the fire suppression activities, access roads may be in rough conditions. The Minnesota DNR will be working to improve road conditions over the next couple of weeks. 

Thank you to everyone for respecting the closure. We appreciate your cooperation. 

Thank you to local community businesses, resources, and contractors that responded and supported firefighters, including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, Pine County Sheriff’s Department, Pine County Emergency Management, Pine City Fire Department, and Chengwatana Township.

This is the final update that will be issued for the Evergreen Forest Fire.