Fires at Lake Superior National Forest close campsites, lakes

Fires in Superior National Forest

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(ABC 6 News) — Forest service crews are fighting two wildfires in the northern part of Minnesota.

The Woodlake fire started Wednesday, and it is forcing some campsites, portages, and lakes to close within the boundary waters canoe area.

Another fire is burning near Burntside Lake, just north of Ely.

The cause of both fires remains under investigation.