Air quality alert for Minnesota extended until Wednesday due to smoke
Smoke from wildfires burning in Canada will impact air quality in Minnesota Monday into Wednesday. Here's what to expect:
Smoke from wildfires burning in Canada will impact air quality in Minnesota Monday into Wednesday. Here's what to expect:
Canadian wildfires cause haze, poor air across central, eastern US
A series of wildfires burning across central Canada have sent smoke billowing into the U.S. over the past several days.
A series of wildfires burning across central Canada have sent smoke billowing into the U.S. over the past several days.
Air quality alert for Minnesota again on Monday due to smoke from Canada wildfires
Another air quality alert is in effect for Minnesota on Monday due to smoke from wildfires burning in Canada. Here's what you need to know.
Another air quality alert is in effect for Minnesota on Monday due to smoke from wildfires burning in Canada. Here's what you need to know.
Minnesotans flock outside despite smoke from wildfires in Canada
Wildfire smoke drifted from Canada into the Twin Cities on a weekend when the weather had many hoping to get outside.
Wildfire smoke drifted from Canada into the Twin Cities on a weekend when the weather had many hoping to get outside.
Western half of MN under red air quality alert from Canada wildfire smoke
Unhealthy smoke concentrations in Minnesota have shifted to the western part of the state while the air quality alert remains in place.
Unhealthy smoke concentrations in Minnesota have shifted to the western part of the state while the air quality alert remains in place.
MN pollution control leader explains wildfire smoke
Wildfires in Canada are causing smoke to pour into Minnesota. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) issued air quality alerts this weekend through 6 p.m. Monday, June 2. Some parts of northern and western Minnesota are dealing with bad air quality that is considered unhealthy for everyone. Closer to metro, there?s still a concern for sensitive groups. Matt Taraldsen, supervisor of the MPCA's team of meteorologists, shares what the agency is watching for and when the public should rely on more than the ?smell test.?
Wildfires in Canada are causing smoke to pour into Minnesota. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) issued air quality alerts this weekend through 6 p.m. Monday, June 2. Some parts of northern and western Minnesota are dealing with bad air quality that is considered unhealthy for everyone. Closer to metro, there?s still a concern for sensitive groups. Matt Taraldsen, supervisor of the MPCA's team of meteorologists, shares what the agency is watching for and when the public should rely on more than the ?smell test.?
MN weather: Air quality alert this weekend as smoke from Canada wildfires enters state
Minnesota remains under an air quality alert, with smoke from wildfires in Canada spreading across the entire state this weekend.
Minnesota remains under an air quality alert, with smoke from wildfires in Canada spreading across the entire state this weekend.
MN weather: Canada wildfires prompt air quality alerts for Minnesota
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued an air quality alert for all of Minnesota on Friday due to the heavy wildfire smoke in Canada moving into the upper Midwest.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued an air quality alert for all of Minnesota on Friday due to the heavy wildfire smoke in Canada moving into the upper Midwest.
MN air quality, heat alerts in place this weekend
State officials and local meteorologists are warning the public about air quality alerts that are likely to be in place this weekend as temperatures reach potentially hazardous highs. Smoke and hot spots from wildfires in Canada are also having an impact.
State officials and local meteorologists are warning the public about air quality alerts that are likely to be in place this weekend as temperatures reach potentially hazardous highs. Smoke and hot spots from wildfires in Canada are also having an impact.
Canadian wildfires impacting MN air quality
Wildfires burning in Canada are expected to impact the air quality in Minnesota and the upper Midwest over the next several days. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has more on the story.
Wildfires burning in Canada are expected to impact the air quality in Minnesota and the upper Midwest over the next several days. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has more on the story.
MN wildfires: Weather conditions 'ripe' for fire expansion, state officials warn
With state authorities now focused on wildfire recovery, officials warn that flames can still easily spread under the projected weather conditions.
With state authorities now focused on wildfire recovery, officials warn that flames can still easily spread under the projected weather conditions.
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MN Gov. Tim Walz speaks on wildfire response [RAW]
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and other officials addressed the latest developments on the wildfires in the northern part of the state.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and other officials addressed the latest developments on the wildfires in the northern part of the state.
Gov. Walz to give update on wildfires
Gov. Tim Walz is set to give an update on the northern Minnesota wildfires during a press conference on Thursday. FOX 9?s Se Kwon has the latest status of the fires.
Gov. Tim Walz is set to give an update on the northern Minnesota wildfires during a press conference on Thursday. FOX 9?s Se Kwon has the latest status of the fires.
MN wildfires are 'pretty much out'
Thanks to favorable weather conditions, St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay says wildfires burning in northern Minnesota are pretty much out.
Thanks to favorable weather conditions, St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay says wildfires burning in northern Minnesota are pretty much out.
Minnesota wildfires: Evacuation orders lifted, fires 'pretty much out'
St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay joined FOX 9 All Day to share the latest on the wildfires that have been burning in northeastern Minnesota. Crews have made progress containing the fires, and evacuation orders in the area have been lifted.
St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay joined FOX 9 All Day to share the latest on the wildfires that have been burning in northeastern Minnesota. Crews have made progress containing the fires, and evacuation orders in the area have been lifted.
MN wildfires: Evacuation zones lifted as containment efforts continue
Authorities have lifted evacuation zones connected to the Brimson fires as the spread of wildfires in northern Minnesota has slowed.
Authorities have lifted evacuation zones connected to the Brimson fires as the spread of wildfires in northern Minnesota has slowed.
Crews battling wildfires in US and Canada
Firefighters are battling a wildfire in Arizona, the Brimson Complex fire in northern Minnesota and several large fires in Canada. FOX 9?s Cody Matz has the latest on these fires.
Firefighters are battling a wildfire in Arizona, the Brimson Complex fire in northern Minnesota and several large fires in Canada. FOX 9?s Cody Matz has the latest on these fires.
MN wildfires: Progress continues in fight against Brimson Complex fire
While the majority of the wildfires in northern Minnesota are under control, authorities warn that some areas with "lingering heat" still pose a risk as tourists visit during the holiday weekend.
While the majority of the wildfires in northern Minnesota are under control, authorities warn that some areas with "lingering heat" still pose a risk as tourists visit during the holiday weekend.
Minnesota wildfires: Jenkins Creek now 75% contained, Camp House up to 90%
Wildfires that have raged for weeks throughout northern Minnesota are becoming more contained by crews working to battle them.
Wildfires that have raged for weeks throughout northern Minnesota are becoming more contained by crews working to battle them.
Minnesota wildfires: Crews hold Brimson Complex fires perimeter, fight against wildfires continue
Firefighters say they made “steady progress" in containing the Jenkins Creek fire, while a “full suppression strategy" against the Camp House fire remains in place.
Firefighters say they made “steady progress" in containing the Jenkins Creek fire, while a “full suppression strategy" against the Camp House fire remains in place.