Last updated: 2026-05-16 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. --- State: Minnesota --- Coordinates: Latitude: 47° 3 17 Longitude: 91° 38 6 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: The Stewart Trail Fire was detected during the afternoon hours on Friday, May 15, 2026, near Lake County Highway 3 and U.S. Highway 61 in Lake County Minnesota, 3 miles north of Two Harbors. The fire has grown to an estimated 375 acres and is 0% contained. Multiple local, state and federal agencies are responding to the Stewart Trail fire, along with numerous aircraft capable of providing water and fire retardant drops. A temporary flight restriction (TFR) is in place. A TFR restricts aircraft from entering the designated area to ensure safety during firefighting operations. Do not fly unauthorized drones near the Stewart Trail Fire. Remember - If you fly, we can't! Firefighters are working to establish a containment line around the fire with handlines and using heavy equipment, such as dozers. Fire crews are expected to remain engaged with the fire overnight.A MNICS Type 3 Incident Management Team took over management of the fire on Saturday, May 16. The team will continue to coordinate the continued response efforts. Closures: Due to the impacts from heavy smoke and firefighting resources, U.S. Highway 61 is closed at County Highway 2 in Two Harbors and at the West Castle Danger Road County Highway 106 in Castle Danger, Minnesota. A detour has been set up from Silver Bay to Two Harbors for those who need to travel around the area. For more information, people can visit http://511mn.org for MNDOT updates. Evacuations: Lake County has implemented the Ready, Set, Go notification plan. Current evacuation information can be refenced on the Lake County Fire Evacuation | Lake County Atlas Parcel Viewer. Weather: Fire weather conditions are expected to remain near-critical tomorrow with low humidity but lower winds.     

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