MN wildfires: Authorities report continued containment progress as sections reopen to public

The Brief The Minnesota wildfires sparked by the July Lightning Incident have burned more than 73,000 acres. Parts of Superior National Forest have reopened while burn bans and fire restrictions remain in place in most counties. READ MORE: MN wildfires: Businesses push Walz, lawmakers for recovery packageJuly Lightning Incident containment effortsImage shared by Superior National Forest shows areas that remain closed due to wildfires in the Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Six Superior National Forest personnel have been inserted to manage the fire, and officials reported no visible smoke within its perimeter. What you can do:Visitors are allowed in parts of Superior National Forest and can check the status of certain areas by visiting the U.S. Forest Service web page.