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Campfires will soon be banned in
Minnesota's national forests as the wildfire danger remains high
across the northern half of the state.


      The Duluth News Tribune reports Thursday that the restrictions
in the Superior and Chippewa National Forests take effect Friday.


      Under the restrictions, campfires and charcoal fires and grills
in all locations are prohibited, as are fireworks. The restriction
includes all types of campgrounds.


      Meanwhile, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources also is
increasing its fire restrictions - now banning all daytime
campfires in wooded areas on state-managed lands.

      Gas cook stoves and grills still are allowed on state and
federal lands.


      The newspaper reports northern Minnesota is now seeing dozens of
small wildfires every day.
      

Campfires will soon be banned in
Minnesota's national forests as the wildfire danger remains high
across the northern half of the state.


Fire danger prompts campfire ban in Minnesota

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