Wildfire begins pushing out of Boundary Waters, toward private property
The fire is estimated to be more than 900 acres in size.
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A wildfire in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is moving north, pushing toward private property in the area.
The Bezhik Fire, which officials believe started with a lightning strike Monday, is estimated to be 950 acres in size, according to the most recent update from the U.S. Forest Service - Superior National Forest. Officials say Wednesday s overcast, rainy conditions helped prevent the fire from growing larger.
It originally started in an area northwest of Bezhik Lake and west of Big Moose Lake, about 16 miles north of Tower, Minnesota, but has since moved further north.
The U.S. Forest Service has announced a wildfire has been started by a lightning strike on the LaCroix Ranger District of the Superior National Forest in the Boundary Waters yesterday. The fire which is being called the Bezhik Fire at last report was about 10 acres in the Trout Lake Area. The fire is not near any travel routes, lakes or rivers.
Due to the remote location of the fire and time of day it was discovered it was not feasible to put fire fighters on the ground last night. WDIO reported that the Forest service plans to release an update later today.
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