Wildfire

32 photos · 2021–2026

32 photographs tagged Wildfire, 2021–2026.

Fire restrictions signage in Finland State Forest, Minnesota — Fire restrictions now in effect signage in the Finland State Forest. Seen in July 2026 during drought conditions with multiple fires forcing closure of the BWCA.

Absolutely No Fires - Finland State Forest in Minnesota — Absolutely No Fires signage at Finland Campground inside Finland State Forest in Minnesota. Signs placed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources during wildfires.

Fire restrictions sign in Minnesota — "Fire restrictions now in effect" sign seen in the Superior National Forest on Jukly 26, 2026.

No Fires flag in Superior National Forest fire pit — No Fires Due to Wildfire Danger flag seen in a fire pit in the Superior National Forest on July 25, 2026. There has been a campfire ban with BWCA closures this year due to multiple fires burning.

Lake Street Station in Minneapolis with downtown obscured by wildfire smoke. — Lake Street Station in Minneapolis is part of Metro Transit's Southwest light rail line. Canadian wildfire smoke hangs over the city, reducing the visibility of the downtown skyline beyond the station.

Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis with downtown skyline obscured by wildfire smoke haze. — Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis is bordered by dense tree cover, with the downtown skyline visible through wildfire smoke haze. The haze reduced visibility across the lake and softened the outlines of the city towers.

Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis with downtown obscured by Canadian wildfire smoke. — Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis is lined with businesses and traffic as smoke from Canadian wildfires hazes the downtown skyline. The corridor runs south from downtown through several commercial blocks. Smoke reduced visibility across the central city on June 3, 2025.

Capella Tower in Minneapolis is obscured by smoke from Canadian wildfires. — Capella Tower in downtown Minneapolis is obscured by smoke from Canadian wildfires. The haze hangs over the city along the Midtown Greenway corridor.

Petroleum Oil Tanker moves through Minneapolis wildfire smoke — Wildfire smoke in downtown Minneapolis with a Ontime Petroleum truck driving by. June 27, 2023.

Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis surrounded by residential neighborhood and tree canopy, with hazy sky from Canadian wildfire smoke in June 2023. — Lake of the Isles in June 2023, smoke drifting south from Canadian wildfires pushed air quality across the Twin Cities to hazardous levels for several days.

University of Minnesota campus at dusk overlooking the Mississippi River with illuminated buildings and the Washington Avenue Bridge spanning the water. — The University of Minnesota's Twin Cities campus lines both banks of the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, divided between the East Bank and West Bank districts. Founded in 1851, it's the flagship campus of the university system and one of the largest in the country, enrolling more than 50,000 students. The Washington Avenue Bridge links the two campuses, carrying vehicle and pedestrian traffic along with a light-rail line across the river.

Dirt road through recovering forest with charred tree trunks in Superior National Forest, Minnesota. — Tomahawk Road runs through the Superior National Forest near Isabella, Minnesota, within the area burned by the 2011 Pagami Creek Fire. Lightning sparked the fire in May of that year, and it stayed contained until a windstorm in early September pushed it across more than 36,000 hectares, making it the largest wildfire in Minnesota in over a century. The fire burned into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, killing mature stands of red and white pine. Forest Service crews have since studied the event as a case of extreme fire behavior driven by drought and high winds.

Island River in the Superior National Forest — Island River in Superior National Forest in Northern Minnesota. The river runs through the Pagami Creek Fire zone.

Prevent Wildfires sign in the Superior National Forest in 2022 — HELP Prevent Wildfires sign in the Superior National Forest near Isabella, Minnesota.

Burned trees in the Greenwood fire closure zone — Within the closure zone of the Greenwood Fire that burned from August to September near Isabella, Minnesota in the Superior National Forest.

Greenwood Fire damage near Isabella, Minnesota — Within the closure zone of the Greenwood Fire that burned from August to September near Isabella, Minnesota in the Superior National Forest.

Greenwood Fire damage in Northern Minnesota — Within the closure zone of the Greenwood Fire that burned from August to September near Isabella, Minnesota in the Superior National Forest.

Greenwood Fire Burn Area at Sunset — A Forest Service road traverses the burn scar of the 2021 Greenwood Fire in Superior National Forest, northeastern Minnesota. This wildfire, ignited by a lightning strike in August 2021, consumed over 27,000 acres of drought-stressed timber.

A home in the middle of Greenwood Fire — A home in Isabella, Minnesota, stands within the Superior National Forest, showing the aftermath of the Greenwood Fire. This significant wildfire, ignited by a lightning strike, consumed 27,000 acres across the forest and parts of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. While hundreds of firefighters initially battled the blaze, a smaller contingent of 97 crew members continued working in the closure zone to manage its lasting effects.

Stream in the middle of the Greenwood Fire SNF — A burnt forest stands within the Greenwood Fire closure zone near Isabella, Minnesota, part of the Superior National Forest and Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The Greenwood Fire, ignited by a lightning strike in an exceptionally dry forest, burned approximately 27,000 acres in 2021. Following the extensive wildfire, the US Forest Service deployed hundreds of crew members to manage the area, with 97 personnel continuing operations in the aftermath.

SNF Greenwood Fire 2021 — A road traverses the charred landscape within the Greenwood Fire closure zone in Minnesota's Superior National Forest. This area was severely impacted by the Greenwood Fire, which burned 27,000 acres after a lightning strike ignited the extremely dry forest. Hundreds of US Forest Service crew members were deployed to combat the wildfire, with ongoing efforts continuing in the aftermath. The fire significantly affected this northern Minnesota wilderness, including portions of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness near Isabella.

Burned out road Greenwood Fire Minnesota — A road winds through the Greenwood Fire closure zone within Minnesota's Superior National Forest, showcasing the extensive impact of the August 2021 wildfire. The Greenwood Fire, ignited by a lightning strike in an exceptionally dry forest, burned approximately 27,000 acres, affecting parts of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

Forest Fire in Northern Minnesota — The landscape near Isabella, Minnesota, displays the aftermath of the Greenwood Fire, which occurred in August 2021. This wildfire significantly impacted the forest and wetland ecosystems within the Superior National Forest, an area adjacent to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

Forest fire in Superior National Forest — Melted cans rest on the charred forest floor in the Superior National Forest, a lasting impact of the Greenwood Fire that ignited in August 2021. This significant wildfire devastated areas near Isabella in northern Minnesota, affecting the landscape within the Superior National Forest and adjacent Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

Burnt trees in Superior National Forest — Burned trees stand within the Superior National Forest, illustrating the lasting impact of the Greenwood Fire. This significant wildfire ignited in August 2021 near Isabella in northern Minnesota, affecting a substantial area of the forest. The Superior National Forest, which borders the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, is accustomed to natural fire cycles, but the scale of such events has broader ecological implications.

Greenwood Fire Superior National Forest — Charred trees stand in the aftermath of the Greenwood Fire within the Superior National Forest in northern Minnesota. This wildfire burned in August 2021, impacting areas near Isabella and within the broader Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The Greenwood Fire consumed over 26,000 acres, leaving behind a landscape of scorched earth and skeletal tree trunks.

Burned forest during Greenwood Fire — Charred trees stand within the Superior National Forest, marking the extensive burn scar left by the Greenwood Fire. This significant wildfire ignited in August 2021 in northern Minnesota, near Isabella, impacting thousands of acres within a region adjacent to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

Forest Squirrel on burned log — A squirrel rests on a charred log within the Superior National Forest, an area significantly impacted by the Greenwood Fire. This major wildfire, which occurred near Isabella, Minnesota, burned thousands of acres, including portions of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

New Jersey Forest Fire Service in SNF — A New Jersey Forest Fire Service firefighter operates a fire apparatus in the Superior National Forest, Minnesota. This deployment occurred during the Glenwood wildfire, a significant forest fire event in the region. Forest fire services from various states often provide mutual aid to combat large-scale wildfires across national forests and other wildland areas.

Cup Foods and George Floyd Memorial July 2021 — George Floyd Square in Minneapolis is seen under a haze of smoke from Canadian wildfires, which caused record-breaking air quality issues in Minnesota.

George Floyd Square and bad air quality — Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, known as George Floyd Square, is seen under a hazy sky caused by smoke from Canadian wildfires. This area became a focal point for protests and activism following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. The "Free State of George Floyd" sign and barricades signify the community's assertion of autonomy and a memorial to Floyd.

Air quality alerts and Downtown Minneapolis — The Minneapolis skyline is obscured by wildfire smoke, a recurring environmental issue impacting the region. Interstate 35W, a major north-south freeway, is visible in the foreground, marked by construction cones and barriers, indicating ongoing infrastructure work.

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