Thumb Fire

Active

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

17,634 acres
Size
48%
Contained
-
24h growth
57
Personnel

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

Current situation

Thumb Fire

Active fire
Wind
5 mph SE
Air quality · Good
AQI 32

The Thumb Fire fire has burned 17,634 acres in St. Louis County, Minnesota. Crews have reached 48% containment. Wind at the fire is blowing 5 mph toward the SE, with gusts to 9 mph. Air quality near the fire is good (AQI 32). 57 personnel are assigned to the incident.

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