Greenwood Fire, 2021 (26,000 acres)
Notable wildfire
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Acres burned annually (avg, thousands) | 15 | 7000 |
National ranking
Minnesota ranks #10 of 30 states by acres burned per year.
| #1 | Kentucky | 0 |
| #2 | Louisiana | 0 |
| #3 | Alaska | 2 |
| #4 | Wisconsin | 3 |
| #5 | Ohio | 4.5 |
| #6 | South Dakota | 6 |
| #7 | New Jersey | 7 |
| #8 | Virginia | 10 |
| #9 | Michigan | 10 |
| #10 | Minnesota | 15 |
| #11 | Wyoming | 20 |
| #12 | Georgia | 22 |
| #13 | North Carolina | 25 |
| #14 | Vermont | 49 |
| #15 | Delaware | 50 |
| #16 | Florida | 60 |
| #17 | Colorado | 150 |
| #18 | New Hampshire | 200 |
| #19 | Rhode Island | 200 |
| #20 | Arizona | 220 |
| #21 | Washington | 330 |
| #22 | Maine | 500 |
| #23 | Utah | 1,000 |
| #24 | Indiana | 1,500 |
| #25 | Massachusetts | 2,000 |
| #26 | Illinois | 9,000 |
| #27 | Missouri | 25,000 |
| #28 | New Mexico | 150,000 |
| #29 | Montana | 160,000 |
| #30 | Oregon | 200,000 |
Overview
Minnesota experiences occasional wildfires in its northern forests, notably the Boundary Waters region, though far fewer and smaller than in Western states. Key figures for Minnesota include Notable wildfire of Greenwood Fire, 2021 (26,000 acres), offering a clear snapshot of wildfires in the state. Understanding wildfires helps residents, businesses and policymakers compare Minnesota to national and regional benchmarks.