Canada’s wildfire season prompts air quality alerts in US
An evacuation alert was issued for Fort McMurray in Alberta as crews responded to what they described as an "out-of-control wildfire."
‘Suspicious’ fires in southern Minnesota have officials seeking info
Several fires in southern Minnesota throughout the last few months have authorities asking for any information regarding what might be starting them.
Fire Danger: Red Flag Warning in northwest MN
The National Weather Service (NWS) is warning residents about a Red Flag Warning for seven northwest counties facing extreme fire risk on Sunday.
Fire Danger: Red Flag Warning in southwest and south-central MN
The National Weather Service (NWS) is warning residents about a Red Flag Warning for 16 counties facing extreme fire risk on Saturday.
Fire risk: Red Flag Warning issued for western half of Minnesota
Officials are issuing a Red Flag Warning as conditions create an extreme fire risk for counties along the western border, west central and southwest parts of Minnesota.
Officials prepare for potentially active wildfire season
Emergency management teams are already getting ready for what could be an eventful wildfire season in Minnesota.
Minnesota sets spring burning restrictions amid early start to wildfire season
On Monday, Minnesota's spring burning restrictions will take effect in 38 counties.
Red flag warning: Very high fire risk in southern and central MN
A red flag warning has been issued for a very high fire risk in southern and central Minnesota on Saturday.
Minnesota burning restrictions set to begin in several counties
Several counties throughout Minnesota will have restrictions placed on permitted burning soon.
Texas wildfires: Utility provider says facilities appeared to have role in igniting fire
Utility provider Xcel Energy said Thursday that its facilities appeared to have played a part in igniting a massive wildfire in the Texas Panhandle that grew into the largest in state history.
Red flag warning in Minnesota: Extreme fire risk in SW MN
A red flag warning has been issued for extreme fire risk in southwest Minnesota on Wednesday afternoon, while much of the state is under a high fire danger.
Waseca wildfire: 3 injured, multiple residents evacuated
A large wildfire north of Waseca, Minnesota, caused several residents to evacuate and injured three people Sunday.
Texas Panhandle wildfires: Crews make progress containing largest fire in state history
The wildfire in the Texas Panhandle is now the largest in state history. Gov. Abbott and emergency officials gave an update Friday on the situation that has already taken two lives and injured others.
The largest wildfires in U.S. history
The Smokehouse Creek Fire in Texas is already the largest in the state’s history, and it’s still burning. And while everything may be bigger in Texas, the state does not claim the biggest wildfires in U.S. history.
How big is a 1-million acre wildfire? Smokehouse Creek Fire could stretch from NYC to Philly
The Smokehouse Creek Fire in the Texas Panhandle surpassed 1 million acres burned on Thursday, becoming the largest wildfire in Lone Star State history.
Minnesota wildfire season starting early, DNR warns
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is warning of an early start to the wildfire season.
MN wildfire season starting early
Minnesota's wildfire season is starting early this year as the DNR says conditions are months ahead of schedule. In just the past week and a half, the DNR has responded to 45 wildfires in Minnesota.
Texas Panhandle wildfire: Largest fire in state history claims 2 lives
The Smokehouse Creek fire in the Texas Panhandle has now burned more than 1 million acres and has claimed the lives of two women.
Wildfire smoke from Texas moves into Minnesota Thursday
A series of wildfires in Texas are creating a lot of smoke as more than 1 million acres have burned. With winds shifting from the south, the smoke will arrive in Minnesota on Thursday.
Wildfires quickly spreading in Texas
A series of wildfires in Texas continues to spread as more than 1 million acres have burned, making it the second-largest wildfire in the state’s history. One of the larger fires in Smokehouse Creek is only 3% contained. Smoke from the fire is expected to arrive in Minnesota on Thursday.