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BWCA permit cancellation extended until July 24
Permits for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) have been extended until July 24 due to ongoing wildfires in northern Minnesota. The Superior National Forest cited wildfire smoke and extreme fire behavior as risks, making evacuations dangerous and rescue operations challenging.
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