Sheriff Gordon Ramsay

Sheriff in St. Louis County

[Sheriff Gordon Ramsay @chieframsay]

Evacuation into for the Birch Bay Fire north of Ely

https://t.co/ICaPcXnaQl

[Sheriff Gordon Ramsay @chieframsay]

Attention Ely area
**Evacuation in effect in the area of Lindskog and the southern-most part of North Arm Rd. Wildfire 1/4 mile from
road.**

Multiple fire departments are on scene that include Morse-Fall Lake, Ely, Babbit, DNR Eagles Nest and the U.S. Forest Service.

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Currently have 8 active fires in the County. The fires are in Greenwood Twsp, Cotton area, Cook area, Gilbert area, Portage Twsp, Babbitt area. A couple of evacuations have taken place. These fires are in rural areas with sparse population.

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Video from near Gilbert

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Also large fire up the north shore in Lake County, just north of Two Harbors. I talked with Sheriff Stadler and have offered assistance.

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Fire crews are working a wildland fire outside of Babbitt where a couple of homes have been evacuated. No further evacuations necessary and Babbitt is not at risk at this time.

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We are monitoring about eight fires throughout the county. All are under control at this time with the exception of a larger fire near Gilbert. Air Support is helping suppress that fire and no evacuations are necessary at this time. Please remain vigilant and stay safe

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This reflects what we are seeing in public safety - more drug related psychosis damaging individuals, families and communites - and it is entirely preventable. Youth are using marijuana at high rates today. https://t.co/a6GEugLNpy

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A handgun was located in the driver’s seat area of the suspect vehicle.

To avoid any conflicts and ensure transparency, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) has been requested to investigate

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On Tuesday, February 10, at approximately 9:40 p.m., a St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office deputy attempted to stop a vehicle for reckless driving on Grand Avenue and 59th Avenue West in Duluth. The vehicle fled, and a short time later was stopped in the 7900 block of Grand Ave

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During the incident, shots were fired by two deputies and the driver was struck. Deputies immediately provided first aid; however, lifesaving efforts were unsuccessful and the driver was pronounced deceased at the scene.

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Had breakfast with deputies working north county today. These guys cover a national park, the boundary waters, an international border, some of the largest mines in the USA in over 5,000 miles in their rugged area. I am so thankful for them and the important work they do!

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Great evening at National Night Out in Gnesen Township! Got to reconnect with Mr. Myles, my Congdon Park Elementary principal, and retired Duluth Police Chief Scott Lyons—who gave me a shot on the force 30+ years ago. Grateful for both of these great men. #NationalNightOut

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**Evacuation Order for the Three Lakes Road/
Munger Shaw Road Fire**

Due to fire movement residents south of Comstock Road, west of Upper Bug Lake Rd, East of Lily Lake, and North of Wood Tick are to evacuate safely out of the area.

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A public hotline has been established by the United States Forest Service for questions about Camp House or Jenkins Creek fires

218-206-6805

The Forest Service is the lead agency in handling these fires.

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We will be briefed on the fires from the DNR and National Forest Service at 7 AM and will provide an update as soon as can.

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A third large fire is burning currently on both sides of Munger Shaw Road south of Three Lakes Road moving quickly in a northern direction. Residents in the east half of Cotton Township including Morley Beach Rd, Elde Road and surrounding areas should evacuate.

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Evacuation update:

Due to rapidly evolving fire conditions, residents on the west side of Highway 44 from Indian lake to Breda lake are to evacuate to the south for their safety. Evacuees can go to the Friedenberg Township community center located at. 5104 Fish Lake Road