Industrial Fire Department

06/06/2026

Movie's at Burnett Park. Industrial Volunteer Fire Department doing concessions.

06/03/2026

Description
Dry conditions and breezy winds will lead to near critical fire weather conditions today. Southerly winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 20 to 25 mph are forecast for today. Minimum relative humidity values of 20 to 30 percent are also expected. Together, these conditions could lead to the rapid spread of fires. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning.

For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html.

Escaped debris fires are the #1 cause of wildfires in Minnesota. You must have a permit to burn debris. Check this page to find out the current fire danger rating level and burning restrictions.

06/03/2026

🔥 Birch Bay Fire Update at 8:00 p.m. on June 2, 2026 🔥

Today, Firefighters had a successful day of fire suppression work on the Birch Bay Fire constructing fire lines and setting up hose lines to deliver water on the ground and utilizing aircraft for water drops to cool hot spots along the fire edge. Crews did not see very much fire spread throughout the day and were able to begin implementing direct suppression actions along the northeast side of the fire while also exploring opportunities for direct and indirect suppression actions along the south side of the fire.

On the ground mapping is being used to get a more accurate idea of the fire's size and perimeter location. Additional fire and map updates will be provided on Wednesday.

Due to additional support needs that are required on this fire the Superior National Forest local Type 3 organization will be transitioning command of the fire to a Minnesota Incident Command System (MNICS) Type 3 Team. MNICS Team A will arrive this evening and is expected to take command of the fire on Wednesday (6/3) morning.

This remains an active wildfire and Wednesday's forecast includes another day of near-critical fire weather. The public is reminded to stay away from the North Arm Road area; give clearance to water scooping aircraft on Burntside Lake; and to NOT fly unmanned aerial systems (UAS) or drones anywhere near the fire area. This will allow the firefighting aircraft pilots to fly safely and the firefighters on the ground to work safely. If you fly, we can't! Thank you!


📷: Night Operations 6/2/26, USDA Forest Service photo by H. Wissmiller

06/02/2026

Warm and dry weather is in store for today. Relative humidity falling to around 15-25% will result in near-critical fire weather conditions in the Iron Range to Arrowhead and areas north. Fires could spread easily in these conditions this afternoon and evening. Another round of near-critical fire weather is possible Wednesday afternoon.

05/30/2026

Cool video that was just sent to us form the training in culver a few weeks ago

05/30/2026

Warm and dry will continue to be the story on Sunday. Relative humidity falling to around 20-30% will result in some near-critical fire weather conditions for several places. Fires could spread easily in these conditions Sunday afternoon and evening.

05/30/2026

Thoughts and prayers to our brothers and sisters in Mahtowa

05/30/2026

I spot a few Industrial fellows in there!