Munger Shaw  Fire Update

Thursday, May15, 2025

Minnesota Incident Mgt.Team A Incident Commander: Mike Hill

Fire Information: 218-360-4484

Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/mnmns-munger- shaw-fire

Email: 2025.mungershaw@firenet.gov

Munger Shaw Fire Quick Facts

Size: 1600 acres       Location: Southeast of Cotton, MN                               Personnel: 65

Containment: 0%      Cause: Under investigation                                            Resources: 1 engine, 4 dozers,

Start Date: 05/12/2025                                                                                              4 tracked vehicles, 1 Type One Crew

NOTE: Minnesota Incident Management Team A under Incident Commander Mike Hill took command of the Munger Shaw fire at noon on May 14, 2025

Munger Shaw Overview – The Munger Shaw fire was detected late in the afternoon on Monday May 12. Minnesota DNR along with local fire departments responded. Multiple aircraft were brought in to help slow down the active flame fronts, supporting the ground firefighting efforts. The fire is active in pine and lowland fuels. St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Management are coordinating public safety efforts, including evacuations and road closures. Firefighters continue working to establish fire containment lines around the fire with heavy equipment and on-the-ground personnel. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Update and Planned Activities: Yesterday’s lower temps, reduced wind speed and higher relative humidity slowed fire growth. This brought much needed relief to firefighters who focused their time on building and strengthening dozer lines and securing the fire perimeter. Walk-throughs of the burn area yesterday revealed minimal fire activity especially along the southeast, southwest and northeast corners. Aircraft made bucket drops which successfully limited fire growth and cooled unburned fuel pockets on the northwest corner of the fire.

Today’s afternoon weather forecast calls for precipitation but predicts severe thunderstorms and gusty erratic winds in the afternoon. Forecasted severe storms bring challenges for fire operations in their work to contain the fire within its current footprint. Ground resources will continue with fire line construction, extinguishing hot spots and utilizing heavy equipment to build control line and secure the fire’s edge.

National Weather Service Forecast: The National Weather Service has lifted the Red Flag Warning for Minnesota, but any outdoor burning is still discouraged. The forecast for the fire area today calls for higher humidity and precipitation. The chance for rain showers and thunderstorms increases in the afternoon along with the possibility of gusty and erratic winds. Today’s forecast prediction is for winds from the south and east of 10-15 mph with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Evacuations and Road Closures: St. Louis County Sheriff's Office Divisions of Emergency Management and 911 have a website hub with evacuation and other fire information and Ready-Set-Go map. St. Louis County is coordinating and enforcing road closures near the Munger-Shaw fire. St. Louis County: https://sheriff-slcgis.hub.arcgis.com/pages/wildfire

Lake County: https://www.co.lake.mn.us/emergency-management/The public is asked to avoid the areas around the fire for their safety and the safety of fire personnel. Temporary flight restrictions are in place. No drones are allowed near any of the fire areas.

Cooperating Agencies: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Bureau of Indian Affairs, US Fish and and Wildlife Service, USDA Forest Service, CN Railroad, Two Harbors Fire Department, Finland Fire Department, Silver Bay Fire Department and Brimson Volunteer Fire Department, Northland Fire Department, Minnesota Department of Public Safety Fire Service Specialists, St. Louis County Emergency Management and St. Louis County Rescue Squad, and Lake County Sherriff’s Office, and Lake County Emergency Management.

Burning Restrictions: For current burning restrictions, see https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Eastern Area Complex Incident Mgt. Team Incident Commander: Brian Jenkins (effective 05/14/2025)

Fire Information: 218-206-6805  9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/mnmns-camp-house Email: 2025.camphouse@firenet.gov

Camp House Fire Quick Facts
Size: 14,979 acres    Location: Brimson, MN                      Personnel: 200
Containment: 0%    Cause: Under investigation         
Start Date: 05/11/2025                                                            

Jenkins Creek Fire Quick Facts

Size: 15,571 acres     Location: T57N R13W Section 3                 

Personnel: 23 (with additional personnel arriving today)

Containment: 0%    Cause: Under investigation          

Start Date: 05/12/2025

NOTE: The causes of both fires remain under investigation. Offers of donations by the public, though greatly appreciated, should be referred to the Red Cross or Salvation Army.

Camp House Fire: Dozer crews are constructing a line on the south end of the fire and will continue direct attack on that area. Air support dropped water yesterday to protect the communications tower. Crews are assessing the viability of setting up structure protection near Fairbanks. The fire is fueled by mixed forest vegetation and spruce budworm-infested forest stands. Dead and distressed balsam and aspen prone to ignition pose a significant hazard for firefighters. 

National Weather Service Forecast: The outlook is for clear skies this afternoon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Highs will range from upper-60s to near 80, depending on location. Winds will be easterly at 10-20 mph with occasional gusts up to 30 mph. A quarter- to a half-inch of rain is expected once a cold front ushers in precipitation at about sunset.

Evacuations and Road Closures: St. Louis County Sheriff's Office Divisions of Emergency Management and 911 have a website hub with evacuation and other fire information and Ready-Set-Go map. St. Louis County has closed eastbound Highway 16 at Camp 26 Trail Track and County Hwy 44 is closed to northbound traffic. (Highway 55 is still open.) Eastbound Highway 16 and southbound Brimson-Toimi Rd/6205 Rd are closed at that intersection. County Rd. 110 (Hwy 11) is closed outside Hoyt Lakes at the Moose Line. Eastbound Forest Rte. 129 is also closed at the Moose Line. Access to the Skibo area is extremely limited. 

Jenkins Creek Fire: The hot, windy weather in recent days led to some extreme fire behavior with crown torching and spread. Protection of the Skibo community is a priority operational objective. Like the Camp House area, this area has been impacted by a heavy infestation of spruce budworm, so there is an abundance of distressed and dead balsam fir and white spruce. Firefighters will be assessing fire suppression control-line locations and tactics that present the best opportunity for success. “Hot shot” crews have now been inserted on this fire. The acreage report has been updated as a result of more accurate readings by infrared drones.  

Forest Supervisor Tom Hall has closed a portion of the Laurentian Ranger District with Emergency Forest Order 09-09-25-05, prohibiting visitor entry. See Forest Order Exhibit A for a list of closure areas and Exhibit B for a map of the area.  The closure may be modified or extended as conditions allow. https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/superior/alerts/forest-order-09-09-25-05-brimson-complex-emergency-closure 

Burning Restrictions: For current burning restrictions, see  https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html 

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Eastern Area Complex Incident Mgt. Team Incident Commander: Brian Jenkins (effective 05/14/2025)

Fire Information: 218-206-6805  9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/mnmns-camp-house Email: 2025.camphouse@firenet.gov

Camp House Fire Quick Facts
Size: 14,979 acres    Location: Brimson, MN                      Personnel: 200
Containment: 0%    Cause: Under investigation         
Start Date: 05/11/2025                                 

Jenkins Creek Fire Quick Facts

Size: 15,571 acres     Location: T57N R13W Section 3                 

Personnel: 23 (with additional personnel arriving today)

Containment: 0%    Cause: Under investigation          

Start Date: 05/12/2025

NOTE: The causes of both fires remain under investigation. Offers of donations by the public, though greatly appreciated, should be referred to the Red Cross or Salvation Army.

Camp House Fire: Dozer crews are constructing a line on the south end of the fire and will continue direct attack on that area. Air support dropped water yesterday to protect the communications tower. Crews are assessing the viability of setting up structure protection near Fairbanks. The fire is fueled by mixed forest vegetation and spruce budworm-infested forest stands. Dead and distressed balsam and aspen prone to ignition pose a significant hazard for firefighters. 

National Weather Service Forecast: The outlook is for clear skies this afternoon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Highs will range from upper-60s to near 80, depending on location. Winds will be easterly at 10-20 mph with occasional gusts up to 30 mph. A quarter- to a half-inch of rain is expected once a cold front ushers in precipitation at about sunset.

Evacuations and Road Closures: St. Louis County Sheriff's Office Divisions of Emergency Management and 911 have a website hub with evacuation and other fire information and Ready-Set-Go map. St. Louis County has closed eastbound Highway 16 at Camp 26 Trail Track and County Hwy 44 is closed to northbound traffic. (Highway 55 is still open.) Eastbound Highway 16 and southbound Brimson-Toimi Rd/6205 Rd are closed at that intersection. County Rd. 110 (Hwy 11) is closed outside Hoyt Lakes at the Moose Line. Eastbound Forest Rte. 129 is also closed at the Moose Line. Access to the Skibo area is extremely limited. 

Jenkins Creek Fire: The hot, windy weather in recent days led to some extreme fire behavior with crown torching and spread. Protection of the Skibo community is a priority operational objective. Like the Camp House area, this area has been impacted by a heavy infestation of spruce budworm, so there is an abundance of distressed and dead balsam fir and white spruce. Firefighters will be assessing fire suppression control-line locations and tactics that present the best opportunity for success. “Hot shot” crews have now been inserted on this fire. The acreage report has been updated as a result of more accurate readings by infrared drones.  

Forest Supervisor Tom Hall has closed a portion of the Laurentian Ranger District with Emergency Forest Order 09-09-25-05, prohibiting visitor entry. See Forest Order Exhibit A for a list of closure areas and Exhibit B for a map of the area.  The closure may be modified or extended as conditions allow. https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/superior/alerts/forest-order-09-09-25-05-brimson-complex-emergency-closure 

Burning Restrictions: For current burning restrictions, see  https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html 

Complex Incident Management Team 3 Assumes Command

Acres: 7,052 
Start Date: May 13, 2025
Location: Greer, AZ 
Cause: Under Investigation
Personnel: Approximately 448 
Fuels: Grass, Shrubs, Timber
Containment: 0 percent

Highlights: The Greer fire was detected on private land midmorning Tuesday, May 13. The wind driven fire then moved on to Forest Service land, Arizona State Department of Forestry and Fire Management and the Forest Service joined into a multijurisdictional command. Today, Complex Incident Management Team 3, led by Matt Rau, assumed command of the Greer Fire at 6 a.m. today. New evacuation orders were issued. A community meeting is scheduled for today at 6:00 p.m. at the Round Valley High School Theatre to provide the latest updates and address public concerns.

Operations: Yesterday firefighters made progress constructing containment line in and around Greer. Firefighters continued overnight efforts to secure the heel of the fire near Greer. Despite challenging high winds, two scooper aircraft operated throughout the day, supported by two heavy helicopters and one light helicopter conducting water bucket drops. The scoopers, pulling water from Lyman Lake, focused suppression efforts along both the right and left flanks of the fire, with an emphasis on structure protection and limiting south and eastward spread. Yesterday, the fire crossed Highway 261. Both Highway 260 and 261 remain closed due to fire activity. Steep, rugged terrain and persistent high winds remain a challenge for containment.

Weather: High winds are forecast to persist through the day with continued dry conditions.

Smoke: Today smoke will disperse to the northeast with light to moderate impacts to Eagar and Springerville.
Closures: The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest has issued a closure order for National Forest lands. Stage 2 Fire Restrictions are also in effect, prohibiting fire, campfire, or stove fire, including charcoal and briquettes and smoking.

Evacuations: The Apache County Sheriff’s Office has issued multiple evacuation orders. GO: Greer, South Fork, and residents west of Highway 261. Eagar, south of HWY 260 and West of River Road SET: All Eagar residents who are south of State Route 260 and between River Road and the SR260/180 junction.
A shelter for evacuees is open in St. Johns at the County Fairgrounds. The fairgrounds has the capacity to house small and large animals. A second shelter location is open at the Community Center in Alpine.

Highway 260 is closed in both directions near Greer. For updated travel information: az511.com

Safety: A temporary flight restriction has been issued over the fire area. It is illegal to fly drones within the area.

Changes to closures, in association with the Sawlog Fire:

• FWP has rescinded their river section  and Fish Trap FAS closure, effective 5/15.
• BLM has rescinded their Sawlog dispersed recreation site closures, effective 5/15.
• FS has implemented a National Forest System road and trail closure, effective 5/11.

Specific wording and maps can be found by clicking on the "Closures" tab.

The Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forest is closely monitoring local conditions to resume prescribed fire operations on the Forsythe II Prescribed Burn area, located 7 miles southwest of Boulder and 5 miles east of Nederland. Operations could begin as early as tomorrow, Friday, May 16, if conditions allow. In the interest of public and firefighter safety, this area will be closed to the public during operations. Watch for warning signs along roads and trails near all prescribed fire areas, before, after, and during prescribed burns. 

Prescribed fires are used to reduce overgrown vegetation to help protect local communities, infrastructure and natural resources from wildfires. The Forsythe II Project is now in it's third consecutive year of broadcast burning. Since April 2023, wildfire managers have successfully treated 457 acres through broadcast burning at Forsythe II.

This project is being executed in a phased manner, with 125 acres currently under observation for appropriate conditions. Required prescribed fire conditions include appropriate weather, fuel moistures, smoke dispersal and adequate personnel in order to support the planned project. Weather is monitored throughout the burn window, and ignitions will be halted if conditions fall outside of the required prescriptions.

Residents and visitors in the vicinity should anticipate the presence of smoke during the prescribed burning operations. The smoke is most likely to be visible in the following areas: Lakeshore Subdivision, Crescent Village, Crescent Meadows, Gross Reservoir, Walker Mountain Ranch Park, Miramonte, Wondervu, Eldorado State park and various areas within Eastern Boulder County. Local fire departments and county emergency management officials are collaborating closely, and will be notified when burning begins.

Prescribed fire smoke may affect your health. For more information, visit CDPHE's guide to wood smoke and your health.

Fire managers may implement additional burn days as conditions allow. Stay informed about scheduled prescribed fires on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests through the forest website, email lists, social media channels and here on InciWeb. 

Eastern Area Critical Incident Mgt. Team Incident Commander: Brian Jenkins (effective 05/14/2025)

Fire Information: 218-206-6805  9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/mnmns-camp-house Email: 2025.camphouse@firenet.gov

Camp House Fire Quick Facts
Size: 14,979 acres    Location: Brimson, MN               Resources:  32 engines, 6 dozers, 
Containment: 0%    Cause: Under investigation         13 tenders, 3 tracked vehicles & air support 
Start Date: 05/11/2025                                                

Jenkins Creek Fire Quick Facts

Size: 20,593 acres      Location: T57N R13W Section 3  

Resources: 5 engine, 3 tenders, 3 tracked vehicle & air support

Containment: 0%    Cause: Under investigation          

Start Date: 05/12/2025

NOTE: The Eastern Area Complex Incident Management Team under Incident Commander Brian Jenkins took command of both fires at 0700 this morning. The Camphouse and Jenkins Creek fires are being managed as the “Brimson Complex.” 

Camp House Fire: Firefighters are engaged in full suppression tactics on the fire and are providing protection to threatened structures and infrastructure around the fire perimeter. The fires have been active, making short runs in the pine overstory -- especially in areas with heavy spruce budworm infestation. Fire have proved challenging due to the influence of unpredictable shifting “lake turbulence” winds.

Planned Activities: Firefighting crews are preparing for another active fire day, and additional resources have been assigned. In-state and out-of-state resources will continue establishing fire containment lines with heavy equipment. Dozers will be working along the left flank of the fire today. Crews will also work to protect the AT&T communications tower in that area.

National Weather Service Forecast: The National Weather Service has lifted the Red Flag Warning for Minnesota, but any outdoor burning is still discouraged. The forecast for the Brimson area today calls for a high of 81F with a chance of showers between noon and 4 p.m. this afternoon and possible thunderstorms after 4:00 p.m. Relative humidity is at 69% and fluctuating.

Evacuations and Road Closures: St. Louis County Sheriff's Office Divisions of Emergency Management and 911 have a website hub with evacuation and other fire information and Ready-Set-Go map. St. Louis County has closed eastbound Highway 16 at the Camp 26 Trail Track and County Hwy 44 is blocked for northbound traffic. (Highway 55 is still open.) Eastbound Highway 16 and southbound Brimson-Toimi Rd/6205 Rd are closed at that intersection. County Rd. 110 (Hwy 11) is blocked outside Hoyt Lakes at Moose Line. Eastbound Forest Rte. 129 is blocked at Moose Line. 

Overview: The Camp House Fire has been burning since Sunday in mixed forest vegetation with a large number of spruce budworm infested forest stands. Aircraft resources, the MN Department of Natural Resources, personnel from Superior National Forest and local fire departments and mutual aid partners have responded. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. 

Jenkins Creek Fire: The hot, windy weather in recent days led to some extreme fire behavior with crown torching and crown spread. The fire jumped Forest Rd. 120 (Skibo Rd.) and pushed north. Unlike the Camp House Fiore, the Jenkins Creek Fire was not impacted by lake effect winds. This fire is burning in mixed boreal forest and grassy ground cover; this area is one heavily infested by spruce budworm, so there is an abundance of distressed and dead balsam fir and white spruce. Those “snags” are especially prone to ignition.

Planned Activities: Ground personnel will engage where safe to do so. Firefighters will be assessing fire suppression control-line locations and tactics that present the best opportunity for success. Aircraft will again be used to help slow fire spread and protect private property and structures where possible. Public and firefighter safety are the highest priority and ground access could be limited due to swamps, rivers, and lack of forest roads in the area. 

Fire Closure Order for Superior National Forest:  Fire Closure Order Superior National Forest: Due to the “Brimson Complex” fires on the Superior National Forest (SNF), Forest Supervisor Tom Hall has closed a portion of the Laurentian Ranger District with an Emergency Forest Order 09-09-25-05 Closure is effective as of May 13, 12:00 pm CT. The closure prohibits visitor entry at campsites, recreation sites, trails, roads and lakes.  See Forest Order Exhibit A for a list of closure areas and Exhibit B for a map of the area.  The closure may be modified or extended as conditions allow. https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/superior/alerts/forest-order-09-09-25-05-brimson-complex-emergency-closure 

Cooperating Agencies: MN Department of Natural Resources, Bureau of Indian Affairs, US Fish and Wildlife Service, USDA Forest Service, Two Harbors Fire Department, Finland Fire Department, Silver Bay Fire Department and Brimson Volunteer Fire Department, MN Department of Public Safety Fire Service Specialists, St. Louis County Emergency Management, St. Louis County Rescue Squad, and Lake County and St. Louis County Sherrifs’ Offices, and Lake County Emergency Management. 

Burning Restrictions: For current burning restrictions, see  https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html

Eastern Area Critical Incident Mgt. Team Incident Commander: Brian Jenkins (effective 05/14/2025)

Fire Information: 218-206-6805  9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/mnmns-camp-house Email: 2025.camphouse@firenet.gov

Camp House Fire Quick Facts
Size: 14,979 acres    Location: Brimson, MN               Resources:  32 engines, 6 dozers, 
Containment: 0%    Cause: Under investigation         13 tenders, 3 tracked vehicles & air support 
Start Date: 05/11/2025                                                

Jenkins Creek Fire Quick Facts

Size: 20,593 acres      Location: T57N R13W Section 3  

Resources: 5 engine, 3 tenders, 3 tracked vehicle & air support

Containment: 0%    Cause: Under investigation          

Start Date: 05/12/2025

NOTE: The Eastern Area Complex Incident Management Team under Incident Commander Brian Jenkins took command of both fires at 0700 this morning. The Camphouse and Jenkins Creek fires are being managed as the “Brimson Complex.” 

Camp House Fire: Firefighters are engaged in full suppression tactics on the fire and are providing protection to threatened structures and infrastructure around the fire perimeter. The fires have been active, making short runs in the pine overstory -- especially in areas with heavy spruce budworm infestation. Fire have proved challenging due to the influence of unpredictable shifting “lake turbulence” winds.

Planned Activities: Firefighting crews are preparing for another active fire day, and additional resources have been assigned. In-state and out-of-state resources will continue establishing fire containment lines with heavy equipment. Dozers will be working along the left flank of the fire today. Crews will also work to protect the AT&T communications tower in that area.

National Weather Service Forecast: The National Weather Service has lifted the Red Flag Warning for Minnesota, but any outdoor burning is still discouraged. The forecast for the Brimson area today calls for a high of 81F with a chance of showers between noon and 4 p.m. this afternoon and possible thunderstorms after 4:00 p.m. Relative humidity is at 69% and fluctuating.

Evacuations and Road Closures: St. Louis County Sheriff's Office Divisions of Emergency Management and 911 have a website hub with evacuation and other fire information and Ready-Set-Go map. St. Louis County has closed eastbound Highway 16 at the Camp 26 Trail Track and County Hwy 44 is blocked for northbound traffic. (Highway 55 is still open.) Eastbound Highway 16 and southbound Brimson-Toimi Rd/6205 Rd are closed at that intersection. County Rd. 110 (Hwy 11) is blocked outside Hoyt Lakes at Moose Line. Eastbound Forest Rte. 129 is blocked at Moose Line. 

Overview: The Camp House Fire has been burning since Sunday in mixed forest vegetation with a large number of spruce budworm infested forest stands. Aircraft resources, the MN Department of Natural Resources, personnel from Superior National Forest and local fire departments and mutual aid partners have responded. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. 

Jenkins Creek Fire: The hot, windy weather in recent days led to some extreme fire behavior with crown torching and crown spread. The fire jumped Forest Rd. 120 (Skibo Rd.) and pushed north. Unlike the Camp House Fiore, the Jenkins Creek Fire was not impacted by lake effect winds. This fire is burning in mixed boreal forest and grassy ground cover; this area is one heavily infested by spruce budworm, so there is an abundance of distressed and dead balsam fir and white spruce. Those “snags” are especially prone to ignition.

Planned Activities: Ground personnel will engage where safe to do so. Firefighters will be assessing fire suppression control-line locations and tactics that present the best opportunity for success. Aircraft will again be used to help slow fire spread and protect private property and structures where possible. Public and firefighter safety are the highest priority and ground access could be limited due to swamps, rivers, and lack of forest roads in the area. 

Fire Closure Order for Superior National Forest:  Fire Closure Order Superior National Forest: Due to the “Brimson Complex” fires on the Superior National Forest (SNF), Forest Supervisor Tom Hall has closed a portion of the Laurentian Ranger District with an Emergency Forest Order 09-09-25-05 Closure is effective as of May 13, 12:00 pm CT. The closure prohibits visitor entry at campsites, recreation sites, trails, roads and lakes.  See Forest Order Exhibit A for a list of closure areas and Exhibit B for a map of the area.  The closure may be modified or extended as conditions allow. https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/superior/alerts/forest-order-09-09-25-05-brimson-complex-emergency-closure 

Cooperating Agencies: MN Department of Natural Resources, Bureau of Indian Affairs, US Fish and Wildlife Service, USDA Forest Service, Two Harbors Fire Department, Finland Fire Department, Silver Bay Fire Department and Brimson Volunteer Fire Department, MN Department of Public Safety Fire Service Specialists, St. Louis County Emergency Management, St. Louis County Rescue Squad, and Lake County and St. Louis County Sherrifs’ Offices, and Lake County Emergency Management. 

Burning Restrictions: For current burning restrictions, see  https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html

NEW BERN, N.C., May 15, 2025 – Firefighters on the Black Swamp Fire on the Croatan National Forest have achieved 80% containment. The fire remains at 950-acre footprint. A team of 88 personnel from several agencies are currently assigned to the fire.

Infrared flights are still showing pockets of isolated heat on the fire. Saturating the deep layers of organic soil is necessary to fully extinguish the smoldering. Incoming warmer, drier weather may create opportunity for the fire to spread. Crews will work diligently to apply water to the fire, taking advantage of the high water levels in the canals surrounding the fire before temperatures rise at the end of the week. 

Yesterday, an additional pump was installed on the west side of the fire to allow for transport of water from canals directly to hotspots in the interior of the fire. Over the next several days, firefighters will continue this targeted flooding to saturate the small areas of heat before fuels dry and risk of spread increases. Today, an additional pump will be installed to provide a water source on the east side of the fire.

The public is reminded to abide by all posted closures keeping firefighter and public safety in mind. Closures remain in effect for Black Swamp Road, the Black Swamp OHV area, Great Lake Boating Access Area and Sheep Ridge Wilderness Area, as well as portions of Great Lake Road, Seaborn Road and Holston Hunter Road.

For the latest wildfire updates, follow the National Forests in North Carolina on Facebook at U.S. Forest Service - National Forests in North Carolina or visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina

Smoke from the fire can cause limited visibility and may impact local air quality. Please drive slowly and use caution on roads where smoke may be settling. Check for air quality alerts at https://airquality.climate.ncsu.edu/ or https://fire.airnow.gov.

The USDA Forest Service is working in close partnership with state and federal agencies, including the North Carolina Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission and the National Park Service.

U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests

Springerville Ranger District

Amended Greer Fire Incident Area and Road Emergency Closure