Babbitt Fire Department

06/02/2026

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06/02/2026

🔥🔥NOTICE: 🔥🔥 Fire personnel and aircraft are responding to a new wildfire that has been detected on the Superior National Forest northwest of the North Arm of Burntside Lake area approximately 8 miles northwest of Ely, MN. Numerous engines, crews, and water delivery aircraft are responding. The Birch Bay Fire is estimated at 3-5 acres in size. Wind direction is currently from east to west. CL-415 Super Scooper aircraft will be scooping water from Burntside Lake, boaters please give them plenty of room to safely operate. Additional updates will be provided as more information is available.

IMPORTANT: Please do not drive or fly to this area or the north arm road area, the Public are asked to STAY OUT of the area for public and firefighter safety. This is a developing situation and responders need space to work safety.

Unauthorized unmanned aircraft system (UAS) flights threaten firefighter safety and wildland fire suppression efforts. If you fly, we can't!

06/01/2026

05/21/2026

HAPPY EMS WEEK 2026! 🚑🚑

We at Babbitt Ambulance Service would like to take this time to thank and appreciate all of our team members. Every day our crew members bring dedication, compassion, care and heart to the community and our patients. It is with all of these traits that make our crew members one of a kind in our close-knit town. As time continues on, Babbitt EMS has been able to adapt and grow. We could not be more proud of what our service has done through the years and the crew that has made our service what it is.

So, if you see one of EMS crew members out and about this week, wish them a safe shift, offer them a high five, or just anything to get them to give a big ol’ smile! Thank you Babbitt Ambulance Crew for everything that you do for our service, patients, families and community!

05/16/2026

Babbitt Fire Department responded to a wildfire this afternoon on Bear Road, east of Babbitt.

A quick fire attack saved a nearly involved garage, and likely saved a cabin. Morse Fire Department, USFS and MN DNR joined the effort in structure protection, suppression of running fire and containment.

Today’s weather conditions were a large factor in today’s fire behavior. 🚩

We also deployed our Engine 2 to assist with the Stewart Fire in Two Harbors.

05/16/2026

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05/15/2026

05/14/2026

‼Red Flag Warning Area Expanded‼
@ NWS has expanded the Red Flag Warning area in effect today, which now includes NE, NW & SW MN through this evening. Strong winds of 25-40 mph, gusting to 45-50 mph, with RHs dropping below 25% are forecast.

It only takes one spark for a wildfire to catch and spread rapidly in these extreme conditions. Residents should:
👀Spot a Wildfire🔥? ☎CALL 911 to REPORT a wildfire from a safe location.
🚫 NOT burn in counties where a RFW is in effect.
⚠ Use caution when doing activities that can cause sparks or heat near vegetation, such as securing trailer chains, parking ATVs on gravel or pavement, and using chainsaws or other equipment outside of the RFW hours.

Visit www.weather.gov for the latest fire weather updates.

05/08/2026

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Low humidity and gusty winds today will result in critical fire weather conditions and increasing fire danger.

01/20/2026

The Wounded Warriors will be joining us on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. for hockey games at the Ron Castellano Arena.

Please support the Wounded Warriors by attending (no admission charges) and the Babbitt Figure Skating Club who will be running concessions for the games.