Wolfpack Fire, Minnesota
Wolfpack is a wildfire currently listed in Minnesota, United States, with an estimated burned area of 2,234 acres (904 hectares); agencies listed it as Extreme.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Containment reported at 0%
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Size reported at approximately 2,234 acres (904 ha)
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Status: Extreme
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
48.1855, -92.2822
Current Situation
Wolfpack is a wildfire currently listed in Minnesota, United States, with an estimated burned area of 2,234 acres (904 hectares); agencies listed it as Extreme.
The fire was last updated 15 minutes ago by agency reporting systems.
Nearby communities include Ely (44 km SE).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Several additional active wildfires are located within 37 km.
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Environment
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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Nearby & Resources
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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 #6 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Fire has remained active for 20 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Wolfpack |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-MNSUF-002417 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Minnesota |
| Location | St. Louis |
| Latitude | 48.18551 |
| Longitude | -92.28217 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 12:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Extreme |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 2,234 ac |
| Containment % | 0% |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Estimated cost | $10,000 |
| Fuel | Timber (Grass and Understory) |
| Complexity | Type 4 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Ely (27 mi SE) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 9, 2026, 1:08 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Wolfpack Fire is currently reported at approximately 2,234 acres (904 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Wolfpack Fire is located in Minnesota, United States at approximately 48.1855, -92.2822. Nearby towns include Ely (44 km SE).
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 0% (status: Extreme).
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 Ely (27 mi SE).
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 15 minutes ago).