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Bear Trap Fire

St. Louis County, Minnesota · Wildfire

34,545 acres 0% contained First reported 12 days ago

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Bear Trap Fire summary

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The Bear Trap Fire is a wildfire near St. Louis County, Minnesota. It has burned about 34,545 acres (about 26,000 football fields). Crews have boxed in 0% of its edge; the other 100% isn't contained yet. It was first reported 12 days ago. About 311 people are on it, run by a NIMO.

Size
34,545 acres
Containment
0%
Discovered
July 7, 2026 (first reported 12 days ago)
Cause
Not reported

The size and containment above are current as of Saturday, July 18th at 3:28 p.m. CDT.

Weather & fire-spread conditions

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Who's on it

About 311 people are assigned to this fire, run by a NIMO. The government rates it a Type 1 Incident (the highest complexity level). About $54,300 has been spent on it so far.

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Nearby fires to Bear Trap Fire

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