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Boundary Waters Reopens Most Campsites as Large Lightning Fires Continue

Forest managers are phasing access to restore recreation while keeping targeted closures and safety measures to support ongoing firefighting.

Boundary Waters Closed After Lightning‑Triggered Fires Grow Into Large Complexes

Forest Service Orders BWCAW Closures as Cluster of Small Wildfires Burns