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Last updated: 2026-04-30 --- The type of incident is Prescribed Fire and involves the following unit(s) Chippewa National Forest. --- State: Minnesota --- Coordinates: Latitude: 45° 59 400 Longitude: 94° 18 337 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: Updated May 15, 2026Chippewa National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations through the spring, pending all required approvals.Saturday, May 16, prescribed fire operations are tentatively scheduled for Goose Lake RX units, 5 miles west of Longville, MN, for a total of 367 acres treated. Operations are dependent on current and forecasted local weather conditions.The Forest uses prescribed fires to help reduce overgrown vegetation to help protect local communities, infrastructure, and natural resources from wildfires. Residents may experience smoke during prescribed burns.Prescribed fire operations are dependent on multiple factors, including weather. We estimate prescribed fire work to continue through the spring as weather conditions allow. Stay informed about the scheduled prescribed fires through the forest website, social media channels, and here on InciWeb, the interagency incident information system. For more detailed information about air quality, go to AirNow online or download the app. When driving, slow down and turn on your headlights when you encounter smoke on the road. Please be aware of crews in the area. 

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