Little Knife Fire, Minnesota
Agency feeds show the Little Knife Fire burning in Minnesota, United States. Reported size is about 4,958 acres (2,006 hectares) and was classified as Minimal.
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Timeline
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Containment reported at 49%
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Containment reported at 38%
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Containment reported at 21%
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Containment reported at 13%
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Size reported at approximately 4,958 acres (2,006 ha)
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Status: Minimal
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Size reported at approximately 6,000 acres (2,428 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 3,345 acres (1,354 ha)
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Status: Moderate
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Containment reported at 0%
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Size reported at approximately 6,000 acres (2,428 ha)
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Status: Extreme
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
48.1611, -91.1048
Current Situation
Agency feeds show the Little Knife Fire burning in Minnesota, United States. Reported size is about 4,958 acres (2,006 hectares) and was classified as Minimal.
The fire was last updated 3 minutes ago by agency reporting systems.
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. There are 8 other active fires within about 67 km.
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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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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Minnesota (currently ranked #4 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Fire has remained active for 14 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Little Knife |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-MNSUF-002510 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Minnesota |
| Location | Grand Marais, Lake |
| Latitude | 48.16108 |
| Longitude | -91.10484 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 12:50 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Minimal |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 4,958 ac |
| Containment % | 49% |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Personnel | 139 |
| Estimated cost | $1,317,464 |
| Fuel | Timber (Litter and Understory) |
| Complexity | Type 2 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 15, 2026, 7:48 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | UC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Little Knife Fire is currently reported at approximately 4,958 acres (2,006 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Little Knife Fire is located in Minnesota, United States at approximately 48.1611, -91.1048.
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 49% (status: Minimal).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-15.
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?
No nearby towns were identified within about 50 km of this incident.
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 3 minutes ago).