Man accused of starting Old Trails Fire formally indicted for arson
A federal grand jury on Wednesday indicted Aaron Farinacci, 37, formally accusing him of starting the Old Trails Fire in early August, which burned over 3,000 acres and caused devastating damages to homes in the area.
A federal grand jury on Wednesday indicted Aaron Farinacci, 37, formally accusing him of starting the Old Trails Fire in early August, which burned over 3,000 acres and caused devastating damages to homes in the area.
Northern Minnesota wildfires: All wildfires now 100% contained
The wildfires that burned in northern Minnesota for months have now been 100% contained, fire officials report.
The wildfires that burned in northern Minnesota for months have now been 100% contained, fire officials report.
Remaining northern Minnesota wildfires approaching full containment
After weeks of work by firefighters in northern Minnesota, all of Minnesota's major wildfires are now at 95% containment or better, according to federal trackers.
After weeks of work by firefighters in northern Minnesota, all of Minnesota's major wildfires are now at 95% containment or better, according to federal trackers.
Wildfires raging in Reno, Nevada continue to blaze
Wildfires that have now burned 23-square miles continue to rage in the Reno, Nevada, area on Tuesday. FOX 9 Meteorologist Cody Matz has the latest on what authorities believe is now 27% containment.
Wildfires that have now burned 23-square miles continue to rage in the Reno, Nevada, area on Tuesday. FOX 9 Meteorologist Cody Matz has the latest on what authorities believe is now 27% containment.
Minnesota wildfires: Burning restrictions lifted in Superior National Forest
Burning restrictions across all three million acres of Superior National Forest, including the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, were lifted Monday afternoon.
Burning restrictions across all three million acres of Superior National Forest, including the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, were lifted Monday afternoon.
Palo Pinto County grass fire hits 10,000 acres
Firefighters in Palo Pinto County are battling a large grass fire near Highway 180 and Ross Watson Road, forcing a road closure and threatening at least one structure.
Firefighters in Palo Pinto County are battling a large grass fire near Highway 180 and Ross Watson Road, forcing a road closure and threatening at least one structure.
Firefighters battle fast-moving 'Hawk Fire' in Reno, Nevada
Residents are evacuating as the Hawk Fire spreads rapidly near Reno, Nevada. Meanwhile, fires are still burning in northern Minnesota in and around the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, but conditions are continuing to improve.
Residents are evacuating as the Hawk Fire spreads rapidly near Reno, Nevada. Meanwhile, fires are still burning in northern Minnesota in and around the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, but conditions are continuing to improve.
Human-caused Hawk Fire rapidly grows in Nevada, injuring 6 as tens of thousands are forced to evacuate
Level 3 “Go Now" evacuation zones extend across northwest Reno, while evacuation warnings remain in effect across surrounding communities.
Level 3 “Go Now" evacuation zones extend across northwest Reno, while evacuation warnings remain in effect across surrounding communities.
BWCAW Echo Trail access expands Aug. 25 as 2 entry points reopen after wildfire closures
After weeks of wildfire-related closures, two popular Boundary Waters entry points are getting the green light to reopen.
After weeks of wildfire-related closures, two popular Boundary Waters entry points are getting the green light to reopen.
Minnesota wildfires: Evacuations end, 73% of Boundary Waters campsites reopened
Restrictions are easing across the region and evacuation orders are being lifted as firefighting efforts continue in the Superior National Forest.
Restrictions are easing across the region and evacuation orders are being lifted as firefighting efforts continue in the Superior National Forest.
Minnesota wildfires: Flags at half-staff honor firefighter who died responding to Bear Trap Fire
Flags are flying at half-staff across the state to honor firefighter Leslie R. Washington, who died while responding to the northern Minnesota wildfires.
Flags are flying at half-staff across the state to honor firefighter Leslie R. Washington, who died while responding to the northern Minnesota wildfires.
Fort Hood helicopter crash kills 2 soldiers in Salado, officials say
Two Fort Hood soldiers are dead following a helicopter crash in Salado.
Two Fort Hood soldiers are dead following a helicopter crash in Salado.
Minnesota wildfires: Over 74K acres burning near Ely as BWCAW partially reopens
Superior National Forest is welcoming back visitors as fire crews continue to battle several wildfires and work to keep campsites and recreation areas safe.
Superior National Forest is welcoming back visitors as fire crews continue to battle several wildfires and work to keep campsites and recreation areas safe.
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.