Firefighters gain some ground with help from rain
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Firefighters are optimistic that the wet weather will continue to help contain their battle against a Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness wildfire that as already burned about 147 square miles.
MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Minnesota Public Radio reporter Dan Kraker, who has been covering the fire.
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