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Minnesota Wildfires

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Northeast Minnesota wildfires burn out of control, over 20,000 acres scorched

Northeast Minnesota wildfires burn out of control, over 20,000 acres scorched

Fire crews are contending with another day of volatile fire conditions in northeast Minnesota on Tuesday, as they continue to battle large wildfires that have burned more than 20,000 acres and dozens of structures.
by Dan Kraker and Kirsti Marohn

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Minnesota wildfire aggravated by high winds and dry conditions

Minnesota wildfire aggravated by high winds and dry conditions

Leanne Langeberg, public information officer for the Minnesota Interagency Fire Center, spoke with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer about the fire and fire safety on Monday’s Morning Edition.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Crews continue battling wildfire near Brimson, at least 3 homes and cabins burned

Crews continue battling wildfire near Brimson, at least 3 homes and cabins burned

The Camp House Fire near Brimson has grown to 750 acres as of Monday morning. It was zero-percent contained as crews worked on the ground and from the air to douse the flames. Meanwhile, another large wildfire started Monday just a few miles away.
by Dan Kraker and Andrew Krueger

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Fast-moving wildfire prompts evacuations of homes, cabins in northeast Minnesota

Fast-moving wildfire prompts evacuations of homes, cabins in northeast Minnesota

A fast-moving wildfire fueled by tinder-dry conditions and gusty winds prompted the evacuation of homes and cabins northeast of Duluth on Sunday. It was one of at least two large wildfires in Minnesota on Sunday.
by Andrew Krueger and Dan Kraker

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On the heels of a dry winter, firefighters around the U.S. brace for wildfire risks

On the heels of a dry winter, firefighters around the U.S. brace for wildfire risks

 From the southwestern U.S. to Minnesota, Iowa and even parts of New Jersey, it was a dismal winter. Many communities marked record dryness between December and the end of February.
by The Associated Press

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North Dakota wildfire victim was about to return home to South Africa for the birth of his daughter

North Dakota wildfire victim was about to return home to South Africa for the birth of his daughter

A South African man who died Saturday due to a North Dakota wildfire over the weekend was planning to return to his wife within weeks in time for the birth of their first child.
by The Associated Press

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