Find the latest wildfire details - including links to the Ready, Set, Go evacuation map, and air quality information on our July 2026 Wildfire emergency page.

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July 2026 Lightning Wildfires

Numerous wildfires continue to burn in northern St. Louis County. The Sheriff's Office and Emergency Management division are assisting the U.S. Forest Service, MN Department of Natural Resources, and numerous local fire departments in responding to these fires. The Ready, Set, Go Evacuation map is activated and anyone in affected areas should be aware and ready to follow instructions as needed.

Air quality is a concern throughout the region due to the wildfire smoke. St. Louis County Public Health is coordinating with area partners to provide safe places for people needing to evacuate and/or find indoor public locations with good air quality.

St. Louis County Evacuation Zone Map

Air Quality Info & Relief Sites

Evacuation Instructions

 

Headlines

Julie Marinucci promoted to Deputy County Administrator Read more

Julie Marinucci promoted to Deputy County Administrator

St. Louis County has promoted Julie Marinucci to serve as Deputy County Administrator-Citizen Services & Intergovernmental. In this role, she will have oversight over multiple departments including Land and Minerals, Planning and Zoning, Public Records and Property Valuation, as well as providing support for Economic and Community Development. Julie will also oversee the county’s intergovernmental affairs work.
Man rescued at Park Point Read more

Man rescued at Park Point

On July 12, 2024 at 1739 hours, the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to a report of male unresponsive in the waters off of Park Point. As first responders were responding to the call, a good Samaritan and on duty lifeguards were able to get to the man, a 38-year-old man from Mt. Iron, and bring him to shore where they immediately started life saving measures. As emergency personnel arrived on scene, the lifeguards were able to stabilize the male and he was ultimately transported to St. Luke's hospital by Mayo Ambulance. It appears alcohol is a contributing factor. The male was in serious condition at the time of the transport. 
Drug Bust Read more

Drug Bust

The Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force (LSVOTF) arrested Phillip Lamount Davis DOB 12/24/1970 after reports indicated Davis was continuing to sell methamphetamine/fentanyl and enlisting others to assist in transporting. Davis had previously been indicted in US Federal Court, plead guilty, and was on electronic monitoring while awaiting sentencing in October 2024 for trafficking methamphetamine. On July 9, 2024, a federal warrant was issued for Davis, and he remains in federal custody.
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Emergency Management 

The role of emergency management is to protect lives, property, and environment from natural and/or human-made disasters through preparation, mitigation, response and recovery and to maximize the protection and promotion of public safety, health and welfare during large-scale emergencies. Emergency Management is a division of St. Louis County run out of the Sheriff office.
 

Public Health Emergency Preparedness 

Emergency Preparedness is a unit based out of the department of Public Health responsible for mass care during emergencies in the county. In a public health emergency, we partner with staff from St. Louis County Emergency Management. Together, we work on coordinating temporary shelter locations, organizing and conducting the mass dispensing of vaccines or medicines to the community, sharing information, and providing other public health resources.

Contacts

In emergency or to file a report, call or text 911.

Sheriff's Office Emergency Management Division 218-625-3960

Scott Lesnau, Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Email

Grace Elmudesi, Public Health Emergency Preparedness Planner Email