Authorities say a wildfire in northern Minnesota likely sparked during U.S. Forest Service chainsaw operations. The fire is now 100% contained.

The cause of the wildfire burning near Ely was determined to be chainsaw operations during prescribed burn operations.

ELY — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ state fire investigator found that chainsaw operations were the likely source of the Birch Bay Fire, which began June 1 approximately 8 miles ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A wildfire near Burntside Lake in northern Minnesota prompted emergency evacuations and a large response from several crews. Fire ...

A wildfire near Burntside Lake in northern Minnesota prompted emergency evacuations and a large response from several crews. According to the U.S. Forest Service, the cause of the Birch Bay fire was ...