Royal Fire: Sheriff spots 13 missing hikers in Tahoe National Forest

The Placer County Sheriff's Office said investigators spotted 13 young hikers Monday morning in the Tahoe National Forest who were camping about two miles from the Royal Fire. 

Minnesota air quality alert begins for smoke from Canada

A wide swath of smoke extending from western Canada into northern Minnesota could lead to reduced air quality for northern portions of the state.

Minnesota officials expect summer air quality to be again impacted by wildfires

Gloomy skies, coupled with an air quality alert across parts of the state last weekend, have some people this weekend wondering if Mother Nature was giving a warning about the summer ahead.

Minnesota summer air quality threatened by wildfires
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Gloomy skies, coupled with an air quality alert across parts of the state last weekend, have some people this weekend wondering if Mother Nature was giving a warning about the summer ahead.

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. 

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.