Officials Say Stewart Trail Fire Near Two Harbors Fully Contained, Evacuation + Highway 61 Closures Lifted

On Tuesday morning, officials with Minnesota Incident Command shared that firefighters were able to establish 100% containment on Monday of the Stewart Trail Fire near Two Harbors on Minnesota's North Shore.

As they explained in their Tuesday morning update, a 100% containment means that a perimeter has been established around the remaining fire to control and prevent its spread.

Crews remain in the area, continuing to deal with hotspots and monitoring the area.

Going along with this news from MNICS, officials with Lake County shared in a separate update at noon on Tuesday with some additional good news about the fire situation.

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The first item is that Minnesota Highway 61 is now reopened to traffic in both directions. Traffic is able to travel between Two Harbors and Silver Bay for the first time since it was closed to traffic on Friday afternoon when the fire broke out.

County officials are asking motorists to use caution while traveling through the area, as fire crews and equipment still remain on the scene in the area of the fire. Drivers should remain alert for firefighters and equipment along the highway or moving through the area of the fire, shown in the map below.

The other major note is that all evacuation zones have just been lifted, and property owners can return to their properties.

Individuals returning to their properties should exercise caution, as fire personnel may still be operating in and around areas of the fire.

Fire crews will remain to continue mop-up operations, tending to remaining hotspots and ensuring public safety for property owners and those traveling through the area.