Sioux Fire 2026

Started: Jul 9 6,833 acre 100% contained Wildfire

Sioux Fire is the 3rd-largest wildfire this season in Minnesota, burning 19 miles northwest of Ely.

91 Days Active
3rd By Size 3rd-largest wildfire this season in Minnesota
19 mi NW From Ely to the fire perimeter
6,833 Acres 8.1x the size of Central Park Slightly larger than JFK Airport
100%
Contained +11% since previous report
61 Personnel $8.49M spent $1.24K/acre

Sioux Fire Live Perimeter Growth

Sioux Fire Fire Growth History
Sioux Fire Containment History

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