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Last time, we wrote about the inherent danger of early and partial ice-out on the lakes in our portion of the BWCAW. This winter's weather adds an even more profound danger for early-season wilderness adventurers: wildfires.
Longtime lovers of the BWCAW will remember the Ham Lake Fire that raged in early May 2007. The historic fire's origin was a wind-driven campfire on an island campsite on Ham Lake that Stephen Posniak occupied on this, his 27th wilderness trip. Continue reading at https://www.rockwoodbwca.com/prevent-forest-fires/
We’re honored to be one of 150 departments nationwide awarded a $10,000 grant through the
State Farm Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program. This support means safer equipment
and better protection for our community. Huge thanks to @statefarm and @mynvfc!
#GoodNeighbor #statefarm #NVFC
Read more HERE!
September 7, 2025 - Burning restrictions are in effect state-wide.
Burning restrictions will be updated as conditions change. For statewide fire danger & current burning restrictions, go to www.mndnr.gov/burnrestrictions