One of the fires is located near the east end of Lac La Croix, 22 miles east of Crane Lake, and the second is east of Loon Lake on the LaCroix Ranger District, 11 miles east of Crane Lake. Officials say that firefighting resources are assessing suppression options, and more updates will be provided soon. The public is being asked to stay out of the area, with authorities adding that Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and drones are not allowed near the fire area.