Bear Trap Fire

Active

St. Louis County, Minnesota · Discovered July 7, 2026

29,991 acres

Size

44%

Contained

24h growth

501

Personnel

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (interagency) · Last upstream update 21 hours ago · Perimeter mapped 21 hours ago (NIFC WFIGS)

Current situation

Bear Trap Fire

Active fire

Wind

6 mph SE

Air quality · Good

AQI 31

The Bear Trap Fire fire has burned 29,991 acres in St. Louis County, Minnesota. Crews have reached 44% containment. Wind at the fire is blowing 6 mph toward the SE, with gusts to 11 mph. Air quality near the fire is good (AQI 31). 501 personnel are assigned to the incident.

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