Northern Metals fire: MPCA air quality test results show no harmful chemicals
Early air quality test results from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency do not show signs of dangerous levels of chemicals following the massive fire at Northern Metals in Becker, Minnesota, according to the latest update from the Becker Police Department.
Minnesota regulators impose restrictions on Northern Metals after fire
Minnesota’s top pollution regulators ordered a Minneapolis recycling company to shut down some of its operations because of a massive fire that has burned for days in Sherburne County.
6 to 8 counties potentially impacted by Northern Metals fire, air quality testing underway
Minnesota health and pollution officials are asking people to stay away from the Northern Metals facility in Becker while crews work to put out the fire and air quality testing continues.
Entering 3rd day Northern Metals fire in Becker, Minnesota 'under control' after 'major progress' overnight
In a release, the Becker Police Department says a fire break has been successfully established to separate the burning car debris from the rest of the lot. The plan, announced Wednesday, is to let the separated section burn out.
Becker Schools to close Thursday due to Northern Metals fire
The Superintendent made the decision to close schools Thursday after the Northern Metals fire is expected to blaze through the day after starting Tuesday.
Firefighters to separate burning cars from rest of the pile and let Northern Metals fire burn itself out
Officials are keeping a close eye on air quality as a fire at the Northern Metal Recycling facility in Becker, Minnesota continues to burn Wednesday.
Officials say it could take days to fully extinguish Northern Metals fire in Becker, Minnesota
Officials are investigating a fire that started overnight at the Northern Metal Recycling facility in Becker, Minnesota. As officials warn residents of poor air quality, the police chief said it could take days to fully extinguish the fire.
Smoke from Becker, Minnesota fire visible on FOX 9 radar
After a fire ignited at the Northern Metal Recycling facility in Becker, Minnesota, the smoke has become an issue for neighboring areas. It's even large enough to be seen on the FOX 9 radar.
Woman killed, man hospitalized after motorcycle crash in Becker, Minn.
A woman died and a man was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash Saturday evening in Becker, Minnesota.
Volunteers recall the moments crews found missing 6-year-old boy near Becker, Minn.
A six-year-old Minnesota boy is home safe on Wednesday after he went missing Tuesday but was located thanks to hard work by law enforcement, local leaders, and hundreds of members of the community.
Missing Becker, Minnesota boy thanks dog who kept him safe, 600 volunteers who helped search for him
A 6-year-old boy who went missing after school in Becker, Minnesota Tuesday thanked his dog, Remington, for helping keep him safe until he was found as well as the more than 600 volunteers who helped search for him.
Thermal drone video shows moment missing Becker, Minnesota boy, dog were found
A private drone operator using a drone with heat-seeking technology helped law enforcement officers find a missing 6-year-old boy and his dog in Becker, Minnesota overnight Tuesday.
Missing 6-year-old Minnesota boy found with family dog after 600 volunteers helped search
With the help of over 600 volunteers and one drone operator, officials in Sherburne County say the 6-year-old boy who went missing Tuesday afternoon near Becker, Minnesota was found early Wednesday. He was located about a mile and a half from his home with his dog, Remmie.