Little Knife Fire
ActiveLake County, Minnesota · Discovered July 15, 2026
4,815 acres
Size
90%
Contained
-
24h growth
6
Personnel
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (interagency) · Last upstream update 21 hours ago · Perimeter mapped 21 hours ago (NIFC WFIGS)
Current situation
Little Knife Fire
Wind
5 mph SE
Air quality · Good
AQI 30
The Little Knife Fire fire has burned 4,815 acres in Lake County, Minnesota. Crews have reached 90% containment. Wind at the fire is blowing 5 mph toward the SE, with gusts to 10 mph. Air quality near the fire is good (AQI 30). 6 personnel are assigned to the incident.
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