Forget my Google map, the Minnesota Incident Command System (MNICS) has a great interactive map here that allows you to zoom in and out of the fire location. As you can see the obvious consern is the "finger" leaking towards the west and running over Loon lake and the south edge of Gunflint lake. The burn out occured around Crab lake, directly to the east of Loon lake. I am not sure if this is shown on this map or not. MNICS also have a news release that is quite good. They are doing better communicating with the public after they received some criticism from residents for a lack of info. You can find the entire MNICS web page at www.mnics.org
Also I have word that our own comunity at east bearskin is arming its self against this fire, with Moe brining along four retired fireman, a pump, and 1000 feet of hose! The sprinkalers continue to go up where they can along with repairs and such that go along with it.
It still seems like the best chance for rain is tonight and tomorrow, with a 50% chance each. Like the fire comander said, if you have any influcence of this please use it now. Lots of south westerly wind, probably about the worst you could have at this moment I think. Although preceding this rain is a cold front that also brings winds. Lets hope it's worth it and they get a good soalk out of it.
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Thanks for you updates on the Ham Lake fire. I have been following your blog since Friday. It has been one of the most helpful sites for info on what is going on up there. Have also been listening to WTIP on the web, also a great source. I am in deep South Texas, but have a brother and sister in law who have a home on Birch Lake. So far, looks like it still stands!
Thanks!
Larry
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