Contained 🇺🇸 IDTFD

Birch Creek Fire

2024 · IDTFD

Acres Burned

Containment

100%

Location

IDTFD

Year

2024

Structures

—

Casualties

—

Containment progress100%

🔥 Fire Summary

The Birch Creek Fire, last reported at 12.15 acres with 100% containment, was placed under emergency closure by the BLM near Central.

Timeline

Coverage

Final

100% contained at 12 acres. Recovery operations begin.

Northern News Now

Birch Bay fire near Ely remains at 35 acres as crews work to contain blaze - Northern News Now

Jun 2, 2026

Duluth News Tribune

Birch Bay Fire growth slows - Duluth News Tribune

Jun 2, 2026

WTIP

Fire crews work to contain Birch Bay Fire in Superior National Forest near Ely - WTIP

Jun 2, 2026

Northern News Now

UPDATE: Birch Bay Wildfire fully contained - Northern News Now

Jun 8, 2026

Alaska Wildland Fire Information

Birch Lake Fire nears containment; type 4 team to assume command on Saturday, July 5 - Alaska Wildland Fire Information

Jul 4, 2025

Northern News Now

Investigation finds Birch Bay fire likely started during chainsaw work - Northern News Now

Jun 5, 2026

Northern News Now

Ely YMCA Camp to bring in campers amid Birch Bay fire - Northern News Now

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