Little Lake Fire, Minnesota
The Little Lake Fire was a wildfire in Minnesota, United States. The last recorded size was approximately 5 acres (2 hectares); agencies listed it as Uncontained.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 5 acres (2.0 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
47.7974, -91.8228
Current Situation
The Little Lake Fire was a wildfire in Minnesota, United States. The last recorded size was approximately 5 acres (2 hectares); agencies listed it as Uncontained.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 10 days ago.
Nearby communities include Ely (12.2 km N), Babbitt (13.4 km SW), Hoyt Lakes (38.9 km SW), Aurora (43 km SW).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Several additional active wildfires are located within 61 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Little Lake Fire, Minnesota · 2 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
Environment
Current Conditions
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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Nearby & Resources
Nearby Fires
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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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Babbitt
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Hoyt Lakes
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Aurora
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Minnesota (currently ranked #9 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Ely at 7.6 mi).
- Fire has remained active for 10 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Little Lake |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-MN2NS-002570 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Minnesota |
| Location | — |
| Latitude | 47.79739 |
| Longitude | -91.82284 |
| Last Updated | Jul 20, 2026, 3:11 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 5 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Nearby towns | Ely (7.6 mi N), Babbitt (8.3 mi SW), Hoyt Lakes (24 mi SW), Aurora (27 mi SW) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 20, 2026, 11:57 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the Little Lake Fire was approximately 5 acres (2 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Little Lake Fire is located in Minnesota, United States at approximately 47.7974, -91.8228. Nearby towns include Ely (12.2 km N), Babbitt (13.4 km SW), Hoyt Lakes (38.9 km SW), Aurora (43 km SW).
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Uncontained. A numeric containment percentage is not available in the current feed.
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-20.
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 (7.6 mi N), Babbitt (8.3 mi SW), Hoyt Lakes (24 mi SW), Aurora (27 mi SW).
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 no longer in the live active feed (last update 10 days ago).