Greenwood wildfire in northern Minnesota 67% contained

The wildfire is not expected to grow, given low winds, temp.

Sep 13, 20210

BRIAN PETERSON, STAR TRIBUNE count

Greenwood fire damage, seen Sept. 8, was extensive at the Jackpot OHV Trailhead southwest of the Hwy. 1 and 2 intersection.

One month after lightning ignited the Greenwood fire in northern Minnesota, a vast majority of the nearly 27,000-acre blaze is contained.

The U.S. Forest Service reported that the fire in the Superior National Forest was 67% contained as of Sunday morning.

"The team is feeling really good about how things are looking out there. There's been a lot of great work done and progress made taking advantage of this cooler weather," said Fire Service spokesperson Stefani Spencer. "The containment is pretty much growing every day."

https://www.startribune.com/greenwood-wildfire-in-northern-minnesota-67-contained/600096446/