Wildfire reported on Daniels Lake in BWCA in Mid-Trail area

UPDATE: At 6 p.m. WTIP received an update from the Forest Service. 

According to Patty Johnson, Fire Management Officer on Gunflint and Tofte Ranger District, the fire is approximately 20x20 ft. in size. Additionally, the blaze was started by lightning, according to Johnson.

As of 6 p.m., there is no official word on containment of the fire and crews are still working on the scene, Johnson said. 

Original story below

There is a wildfire burning on Daniels Lake in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Volunteer firefighters from the Gunflint Trail and a team from Camp Menogyn initially responded at fire halls on the Gunflint at 11:40 Friday morning. Forest Service firefighters traveled to the scene and took the lead on responding to the fire.

There is no immediate word on what started the fire. The blaze was active with at least one tree in flames at 11:50 a.m. Friday, according to reports from volunteer firefighters on the Gunflint Trail. 

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.