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.

Northern Minnesota businesses need relief following wildfires
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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
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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.

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.

Minnesota wildfire briefing with Walz, officials [FULL]
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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
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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.

WA wildfires: Arson arrest made, evacuations continue
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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.

Wildfires in Spokane, Washington leave 700 buildings damaged
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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.

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.

Wildfires continue to rage in Washington state
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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
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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.

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.