Bemidji: Fire Crews Respond on Lake Bemidji Shore

Bemidji, Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — Bemidji fire crews responded to a reported fire near Lake Bemidji Tuesday night.

Video received around 7:40 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, showed emergency response activity by the waterfront.

The reported location was near Paul Bunyan Park, close to the Paul Bunyan and Babe statues.

Officials have not released confirmed details on injuries, damage, or the cause.

What we know so far

Early information indicated crews were working along the lake area near the park.

There were also unconfirmed reports of a makeshift camp in the area earlier in the day.

Those reports said the camp was removed, then later returned.

TRF News has not independently confirmed those details.

At this time, it is not clear what started the fire.

Updates may be shared by the Bemidji Fire Department.

Public safety updates may also appear through Beltrami County Emergency Management.

The City lists Paul Bunyan Park at 300 Bemidji Avenue N.

Officials may release more information once crews clear the scene.

If you have immediate safety concerns, call 911.

If you see wildfire risk, the Minnesota DNR explains how to report a wildfire.

We will update when confirmed details are available.

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.

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