Chub Fire, Minnesota
Agency feeds show the Chub Fire burning in Minnesota, United States. Reported size is about 424 acres (172 hectares) under a Minimal classification.
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Timeline
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Containment reported at 96%
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Size reported at approximately 424 acres (172 ha)
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Containment reported at 95%
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Containment reported at 87%
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Containment reported at 85%
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Size reported at approximately 409 acres (166 ha)
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Status: Minimal
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Minimal · 409 ac · US-MN · NIFC
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
48.2642, -92.7667
Current Situation
Agency feeds show the Chub Fire burning in Minnesota, United States. Reported size is about 424 acres (172 hectares) under a Minimal classification.
The fire was last updated 2 minutes ago by agency reporting systems.
Nearby communities include Northwest Saint Louis (15.3 km W).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Several additional active wildfires are located within 63 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Chub Fire, Minnesota · 5 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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Current Conditions
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Smoke
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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Northwest Saint Louis
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Minnesota (currently ranked #7 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Northwest Saint Louis at 9.5 mi).
- Fire has remained active for 20 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Chub |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-MNSUF-002423 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Minnesota |
| Location | St. Louis |
| Latitude | 48.26419 |
| Longitude | -92.76668 |
| Last Updated | Jul 30, 2026, 12:49 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Minimal |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 424 ac |
| Containment % | 96% |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Personnel | 110 |
| Estimated cost | $6,872,798 |
| Fuel | Timber (Litter and Understory) |
| Complexity | Type 1 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Northwest Saint Louis (9.5 mi W) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 9, 2026, 2:28 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | UC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Chub Fire is currently reported at approximately 424 acres (172 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Chub Fire is located in Minnesota, United States at approximately 48.2642, -92.7667. Nearby towns include Northwest Saint Louis (15.3 km W).
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 96% (status: Minimal).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-09.
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 Northwest Saint Louis (9.5 mi W).
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 2 minutes ago).