Eagles Nest Fire Dept

08/17/2026

08/12/2026

Eagles Nest sends condolences and heavy hearts.

The Eastern Area Complex Incident Management Team, under the command of the Superior National Forest and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources are aware that a medical emergency occurred on the July Lightning fires involving an individual assigned to the incident at approximately 10:40 am today, Tuesday, August 11, 2026, in the vicinity of Ely, MN.

Fire personnel and emergency medical services responded. The patient was transported to a medical facility for treatment. After arriving at the hospital, the patient subsequently passed away. When additional information is available and confirmed, an update will be provided.

Our deepest condolences go out to the family and fellow firefighting community.

08/05/2026

Please continue to be mindful of any burning. We are still in a hotspot area on the National map.

07/24/2026

Thank you everyone that joined our Ice Cream Social themed “Christmas in July”!! What a crowd! Lots of great ice cream sundaes and awesome raffles enjoyed by all!

07/23/2026

Here's a list of fire departments from the region that are assisting in wildland fire mitigation and suppression in the Ely area. Hibbing, Morse-Fall Lake, Eagles Nest, Ely, Hoyt Lakes, City of Biwabik, Lakeland, Gilbert, Lutsen, Nashwauk, Orr,Clinton, Mountain Iron, Babbitt, Rice Lake, Palo, Colvin, Deer River, Fayal, Greenwood, Breitung, Cherry, Clifton, Cook, Cook, Gnesen, Grand Lake, Proctor, Lakewood, Culver, Aurora, Fredenberg, Duluth, Pike-Sandy-Britt, and Normanna.
NOTE: If your department is not listed, please let us know.

07/21/2026

Some photos of our Eagles Nest firefighters working on the wildfires since Tuesday, July 14th.

07/21/2026

The Blueberry Arts festival has been cancelled but the Eagles Nest Fire/EMS Auxiliary Ice Cream Social is still on! Come out for a sweet treat, a chance to talk to your neighbors and an opportunity to support the Eagles Nest Fire Department.