Bear Trap Fire, Minnesota
Agency feeds show the Bear Trap Fire burning in Minnesota, United States. Reported size is about 29,774 acres (12,049 hectares) and was classified as Moderate.
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Timeline
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Containment reported at 38%
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Containment reported at 34%
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Size reported at approximately 29,682 acres (12,012 ha)
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Containment reported at 0%
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Size reported at approximately 34,545 acres (13,980 ha)
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Status: Moderate
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
48.1845, -91.9247
Current Situation
Agency feeds show the Bear Trap Fire burning in Minnesota, United States. Reported size is about 29,774 acres (12,049 hectares) and was classified as Moderate.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 35 minutes ago.
The fire is near Ely (31.6 km S).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 40 km.
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Agency-reported size for Bear Trap Fire, Minnesota · 7 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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Current Conditions
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Layer analysis: Regional PM2.5 forecast haze is active on the live map; point density at this fire is not classified from plume polygons.
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Ely
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Minnesota (currently ranked #1 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Natural ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 22 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Bear Trap |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-MNSUF-002394 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Minnesota |
| Location | St. Louis |
| Latitude | 48.18451 |
| Longitude | -91.92467 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 3:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Moderate |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 29,774 ac |
| Containment % | 38% |
| Cause | Natural |
| Personnel | 479 |
| Estimated cost | $11,620,125 |
| Fuel | Closed Timber Litter |
| Complexity | Type 1 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Ely (20 mi S) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 7, 2026, 3:12 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | BH |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Bear Trap Fire is currently reported at approximately 29,774 acres (12,049 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Bear Trap Fire is located in Minnesota, United States at approximately 48.1845, -91.9247. Nearby towns include Ely (31.6 km S).
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 38% (status: Moderate).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-07.
Is smoke affecting nearby communities?
No smoke plume is currently mapped near this fire in the smoke analysis layer.
What towns are near this fire?
Nearby settlements include Ely (20 mi S).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Weather observations are unavailable for this location right now.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is actively tracked (last update 35 minutes ago).