Birch Bay Wildfire Near Ely Caused by 'Chainsaw Operations'

Investigators suspect the Birch Bay fire may have sparked from US Forest Service chainsaws

According to the U.S. Forest Service, investigators found that the Birch Bay fire may have been caused by chainsaw work done by U.S. Forest Service personnel.

Wildfire near Ely likely caused by chainsaw, investigators say

The Birch Bay fire has spread over 35 acres in Superior National Forest. Crews had been preparing for future prescribed burn.

Investigation finds Birch Bay Fire likely originated from chainsaw work in the area

Authorities say a wildfire in northern Minnesota likely sparked during U.S. Forest Service chainsaw operations. The fire is now 90% contained.

Birch Bay wildfire near Ely caused by 'chainsaw operations'

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