Minnesota Wildfires

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August 14, 2024 11:40 AM

Canadian wildfire smoke prompts air quality alert for northeast Minnesota

Wildfire smoke drifting in from Canada has prompted an air quality alert for northeast Minnesota through early Thursday.

by Andrew Krueger

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June 27, 2023 12:30 PM

Wildfire smoke in Minnesota: How to best protect your health and your home

Canada’s wildfire season is off to its worst start on record, and another air quality alert is in effect. Here’s what to know as smoky skies become more of a pattern than a novelty.

by Grace Birnstengel

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June 7, 2024 2:34 PM

At Wildfire Academy, the next generation joins a firefighting lineage

Through more than 20 years of Wildfire Academy, thousands of wildland firefighters have learned, and later passed along, the skills of a dangerous job.

by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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May 17, 2024 2:55 PM

Favorable weather helping crews battling wildfire in Superior National Forest

Crews continued working Friday to fully contain a wildfire burning in the Superior National Forest in northeast Minnesota. The Fry Fire, which started Wednesday just north of Minnesota Highway 1, about four miles northwest of Isabella.

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May 16, 2024 7:40 AM

Crews battling wildfire near site of prescribed burn in Superior National Forest

Superior National Forest officials said crews continued battling a wildfire of more than 200 acres Thursday near Minnesota Highway 1, northwest of Isabella.

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May 12, 2024 2:00 PM

Air quality alert for southern Minnesota extended through 11 p.m. Monday

Smoke from Canadian wildfires continued to create hazy conditions across Minnesota on Monday morning. An air quality alert is in effect for southern Minnesota through 11 p.m.

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April 25, 2024 12:35 PM

How will Canada wildfires affect Minnesota air quality in 2024?

Drought, strong winds, warmer temperatures and a dry winter have created perfect conditions for a dangerous wildfire season — both here in Minnesota and across the border in Canada. Last summer, heavy smoke drifted south into Minnesota, causing a record number of air quality alerts.

by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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April 18, 2024 4:30 AM

Wildfire smoke contributes to thousands of deaths each year in the U.S.

Two new studies show the unseen toll smoke is taking on people across the country. Climate change is likely to make the problem even bigger.

by Alejandra Borunda

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March 3, 2024 4:54 PM

Wildfires burn thousands of acres in southern, western Minnesota

Wildfires in southern and western Minnesota left at least three people injured and burned more than 3,000 acres Sunday amid warm weather, gusty winds and low humidity.

by Cari Spencer and Nicole Ki

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March 2, 2024 8:00 AM

Minnesota braces for potentially severe wildfire season

More than 50 wildfires have already been reported in Minnesota this year. It is an early indication of what could become an especially active spring fire season after a historically warm and dry winter.

by Dan Kraker

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