On Wednesday, September 28, the Pagami Creek Fire was 61% contained and fire fighters were being aided in efforts to completely extinguish the 93,459-acre fire by infrared technology. Infrared identifies heat along the fire perimeter allowing firefighters to focus on those areas where hot spots still exist.
There were concerns as fuels continue to dry and there was a possibility of strong winds. Aircraft was being used throughout the day to drop water on the portions of the fire perimeter without hose lines to lessen the chance of fire movement when winds arrive.
Activities on the fire were spot fire detection, line construction and mop up along the fire’s perimeter. Crews have also begun rehabilitation along dozer lines outside of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). In addition to water drops, air support also provided cargo to crews in spike camps along the north and east perimeters of the fire.
Some Boundary Waters entry points remain closed for day and overnight use, but the cautionary closure area has been reduced. To see the updated closures, visit www.fs.usda.gov/goto/superior/home.
There are currently 708 personnel assigned to the incident. Resources include: 10 hotshot (Type 1) crews, seven Type 2 crews, four engines, two water tenders, four camp crews and other personnel. The following air resources are available: two Type 1 helicopters, two Type 3 helicopters, two scoopers (or water bombers), one scooper lead plane, and three Beaver aircraft on floats.
For up-to-the-minute information on the Pagami Creek fire, visit www.inciweb.org/incident/2534
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