Firefighter battling Minnesota wildfires dies after medical emergency
A firefighter working to contain wildfires in northern Minnesota died after suffering a medical emergency on Tuesday.
A firefighter working to contain wildfires in northern Minnesota died after suffering a medical emergency on Tuesday.
Minnesota wildfires: Superior National Forest reopening 73% of BWCA campsites
Portions of Superior National Forest are reopening as firefighters make headway on several major wildfires sparked by July lightning strikes.
Portions of Superior National Forest are reopening as firefighters make headway on several major wildfires sparked by July lightning strikes.
MN wildfires: Authorities report continued containment progress as sections reopen to public
Firefighters continue to battle the wildfires caused by the July Lightning Incident across northern Minnesota and neighboring Canada, where fires have burned a combined 73,585 acres.
Firefighters continue to battle the wildfires caused by the July Lightning Incident across northern Minnesota and neighboring Canada, where fires have burned a combined 73,585 acres.
Northern Minnesota businesses need relief following wildfires
Megan Wind with Save the Boundary Waters joins FOX 9 All Day to discuss the need to business relief following this summer's wildfires.
Megan Wind with Save the Boundary Waters joins FOX 9 All Day to discuss the need to business relief following this summer's wildfires.
How they are fighting the wildfires in the BWCA
Paul Meznarich from the U.S. Forest Service discusses the challenges and tactics of fighting the wildfires in the Boundary Waters.
Paul Meznarich from the U.S. Forest Service discusses the challenges and tactics of fighting the wildfires in the Boundary Waters.
MN wildfires: Businesses push Walz, lawmakers for recovery package
Northeastern Minnesota businesses struggling amid the wildfires burning the Boundary Waters are pushing Governor Walz and state lawmakers to move forward with a special session to pass an economic recovery package.
Northeastern Minnesota businesses struggling amid the wildfires burning the Boundary Waters are pushing Governor Walz and state lawmakers to move forward with a special session to pass an economic recovery package.
Minnesota wildfires: More BWCA entry points reopen, peacetime emergency not extended
More Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry points reopened for overnight use on Wednesday as firefighters increase containment of the wildfires burning in northern Minnesota and southern Canada. Officials say the peacetime emergency will not be extended.
More Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry points reopened for overnight use on Wednesday as firefighters increase containment of the wildfires burning in northern Minnesota and southern Canada. Officials say the peacetime emergency will not be extended.
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Minnesota wildfire briefing with Walz, officials [FULL]
Gov. Tim Walz and state public safety leaders provided an update Wednesday on Minnesota's wildfire conditions and ongoing response efforts.
Gov. Tim Walz and state public safety leaders provided an update Wednesday on Minnesota's wildfire conditions and ongoing response efforts.
Man suspected of arson in Spokane, Washington wildfires
Wildfires continue to burn in Washington state, causing major losses in the Spokane area. Now a man is under arrest, accused of starting one of them. Investigators say they've arrested a 37-year-old convicted felon. FOX's Chelsea Torres has more.
Wildfires continue to burn in Washington state, causing major losses in the Spokane area. Now a man is under arrest, accused of starting one of them. Investigators say they've arrested a 37-year-old convicted felon. FOX's Chelsea Torres has more.
Minnesota wildfires: BWCA fires at about 50% containment, 73K acres burned
Wildfire crews are making progress on several fires in and around Superior National Forest, but closures, evacuations and fire restrictions remain in place as officials urge caution for residents and visitors.
Wildfire crews are making progress on several fires in and around Superior National Forest, but closures, evacuations and fire restrictions remain in place as officials urge caution for residents and visitors.
WA wildfires: Arson arrest made, evacuations continue
Multiple wildfires are burning across eastern Washington, forcing more than 60,000 people to evacuate and destroying at least 700 structures. Authorities say one of the fires was intentionally set, and a 37-year-old man has been arrested. FOX 9’s Chenue Her reports.
Multiple wildfires are burning across eastern Washington, forcing more than 60,000 people to evacuate and destroying at least 700 structures. Authorities say one of the fires was intentionally set, and a 37-year-old man has been arrested. FOX 9’s Chenue Her reports.
Man arrested for arson in Spokane, WA Old Trails Fire
A 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of first-degree arson for allegedly starting the Old Trails Fire, one of three wildfires in Spokane County burning thousands of acres.
A 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of first-degree arson for allegedly starting the Old Trails Fire, one of three wildfires in Spokane County burning thousands of acres.
Wildfires in Spokane, Washington leave 700 buildings damaged
Firefighters are battling devastating wildfires in Spokane, Washington. State officials there say the fires have already destroyed more than 700 buildings, and threatening thousands more. FOX's Chelsea Torres has more.
Firefighters are battling devastating wildfires in Spokane, Washington. State officials there say the fires have already destroyed more than 700 buildings, and threatening thousands more. FOX's Chelsea Torres has more.
Spokane, WA wildfires forces 60,000 to evacuate; 0% containment
Three wildfires surrounding Spokane forced more than 60,000 people to evacuate as flames destroyed at least 600 structures across Spokane County, officials said.
Three wildfires surrounding Spokane forced more than 60,000 people to evacuate as flames destroyed at least 600 structures across Spokane County, officials said.
Boundary Waters entry points reopen August 4 after weeks of wildfire closures
More entry points in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness are set to reopen as wildfire recovery continues, but some spots will stay off-limits for now.
More entry points in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness are set to reopen as wildfire recovery continues, but some spots will stay off-limits for now.
Minnesota wildfires: July Lightning Incident grows to 64K acres, winds threaten to fuel flames
Fire activity is picking up in the Boundary Waters and Superior National Forest, with changing weather and new containment efforts underway.
Fire activity is picking up in the Boundary Waters and Superior National Forest, with changing weather and new containment efforts underway.
Wildfires continue to rage in Washington state
Wildfires continue to burn across Washington state, forcing at least 60,000 people to evacuate. Officials say the fires have destroyed at least 600 homes, businesses, and other structures as hot, dry conditions help fuel the flames. FOX 9’s Chenue Her reports.
Wildfires continue to burn across Washington state, forcing at least 60,000 people to evacuate. Officials say the fires have destroyed at least 600 homes, businesses, and other structures as hot, dry conditions help fuel the flames. FOX 9’s Chenue Her reports.
Wildfires near Spokane destroy homes, force evacuations
Evacuations remain in effect in Washington state as wildfires continue burning near Spokane. At least 600 homes and other buildings have been destroyed as firefighters work to contain the flames. FOX 9’s Hannah Flood has the latest.
Evacuations remain in effect in Washington state as wildfires continue burning near Spokane. At least 600 homes and other buildings have been destroyed as firefighters work to contain the flames. FOX 9’s Hannah Flood has the latest.
Wildfire burning in Spokane, WA prompts evacuation orders
Emergency responders in Spokane County issued emergency Level 3 evacuation orders on Aug. 1 as crews battled the fast-moving Old Trails Fire during elevated fire weather conditions.
Emergency responders in Spokane County issued emergency Level 3 evacuation orders on Aug. 1 as crews battled the fast-moving Old Trails Fire during elevated fire weather conditions.
Minnesota wildfires: Over 64,000 acres burning as crews continue to battle multiple fires
Fire crews are making progress on several wildfires sparked by lightning, but evacuations, closures and restrictions remain in place as officials work to keep people safe.
Fire crews are making progress on several wildfires sparked by lightning, but evacuations, closures and restrictions remain in place as officials work to keep people safe.