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Fire Information meeting Tuesday, Sept 13

WTIP broadcast the Pagami Creek Fire information meeting from the Gunflint Ranger District Office in Grand Marais on Tuesday, Sept. 13. Click on the audio file to listen to the meeting.

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Sawbill Lake Landing on Tuesday afternoon by Adam Hansen

Bill Hansen of Sawbill Canoe Outfitters talks about the Pagami Creek Fire

Sawbill Outfitters at the end of the Sawbill trail is close to the Pagami Creek Fire edge and has been busy taking precautions over the past couple days.

Sheriff Mark Falk on WTIP: Pagami Fire update

Cook County Sheriff Mark Falk spoke with WTIP Station Director Debbie Benedict on Wednesday morning, September 14 about the Pagami Creek Fire, located i

Monday afternoon's storm and smoke from the Pagami Creek Fire combine at the Rec Park in Grand Marais/ photo by Bryan Hansel

Pagami Creek Fire Update

The Pagami Creek Fire has now burned more than 100,000 acres and 156 square miles of forest across Lake County and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

Smoke at Sawbill Canoe Outfitters/ photo by Bill Hansen

Pagami Creek Fire - Wed Sept 14: Limited growth expected today

Lisa Radosevich-Craig is a public information officer for the US Forest Service based in Ely.

Map of the Pagami Creek Fire

Click on the above link to download the most recent map available at this time of the Pagami Creek Fire line, from Monday, September 12.

A smokey sunraise over Gunflint Lake Sunday, Sept. 11 by Stephan Hoglund

Pagami Creek Fire grows to more than 60,000 acres

The Pagami Creek Fire exploded in size Monday, fueled by hot, dry conditions, low humidity, and strong winds.

Sawbill Canoe Outfitters evacuated today due to Pagami Creek Fire

The Pagami Creek fire grew in size yesterday and is now more than 60,000 acres. Sawbill Outfitters at the end of the Sawbill trail is being evacuated this morning.

The Great Lakes Swimmers front man on his music, songwriting and upcoming performance in Grand Marais

The Great Lakes Swimmers hail from Toronto, Ontario. The band is known for its haunting sound and for pushing the musical boundaries of folk, country and indy-rock.

Wildfire smoke can cause health problems

A Cook County public health official says smoke from the Boundary Waters wildfires can cause health problems…even for healthy people.