Biden: Western wildfires ‘supercharged by climate change’
“Scientists have been warning us for years that extreme weather is going to get more extreme,” President Joe Biden said after touring wildfires in northern California.
“Scientists have been warning us for years that extreme weather is going to get more extreme,” President Joe Biden said after touring wildfires in northern California.
Greenwood fire now 67% contained, officials say
The Greenwood fire in northern Minnesota is now about 67% contained, officials announced Sunday.
The Greenwood fire in northern Minnesota is now about 67% contained, officials announced Sunday.
Greenwood fire: Media allowed to survey devastation left by wildfire in Superior National Forest
Superior National Forest officials allowed members the opportunity to drive deep into the forest to see the devastating impact of the Greenwood fire near Isabella, Minnesota firsthand.
Superior National Forest officials allowed members the opportunity to drive deep into the forest to see the devastating impact of the Greenwood fire near Isabella, Minnesota firsthand.
Gov. Walz, Senators Klobuchar and Smith tour damage of Greenwood wildfire
It’s been a month since the Greenwood wildfire was started by a lightning strike, and it’s the first time Governor Tim Walz and Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith have been able to look at the damage up-close.
It’s been a month since the Greenwood wildfire was started by a lightning strike, and it’s the first time Governor Tim Walz and Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith have been able to look at the damage up-close.
Fire crews continue work in Superior National Forest as some areas reopen over holiday weekend
Some parts of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area and Superior National Forest were back open this weekend as fire crews continued firefighting efforts.
Some parts of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area and Superior National Forest were back open this weekend as fire crews continued firefighting efforts.
First flames, now fees: Tahoe evacuees report price-gouging
A rideshare company quoted a fee of more than $1,500 to be transported from the smoke-choked ski resort at Heavenly Valley to the Reno-Tahoe airport, about eight times the going rate. California law generally prohibits businesses from raising prices by more than 10% following a state or local emergency declaration.
A rideshare company quoted a fee of more than $1,500 to be transported from the smoke-choked ski resort at Heavenly Valley to the Reno-Tahoe airport, about eight times the going rate. California law generally prohibits businesses from raising prices by more than 10% following a state or local emergency declaration.
Calmer winds aid California firefighters but hot Labor Day weekend looms
There is some optimism and progress as winds eased on the fire’s western flank while in the northeast, despite gusty ridgetop winds, firefighters with bulldozers and shovels were steadily hacking out fire lines or burning away vegetation to box in the flames before they reached Tahoe.
There is some optimism and progress as winds eased on the fire’s western flank while in the northeast, despite gusty ridgetop winds, firefighters with bulldozers and shovels were steadily hacking out fire lines or burning away vegetation to box in the flames before they reached Tahoe.
South Lake Tahoe is OK for now, but Caldor Fire not yet out
Better weather on Thursday helped the battle against a huge California wildfire threatening communities around Lake Tahoe, but fire commanders warned firefighters to be prepared for ongoing dangers.
Better weather on Thursday helped the battle against a huge California wildfire threatening communities around Lake Tahoe, but fire commanders warned firefighters to be prepared for ongoing dangers.
DNR relaxes some wildfire restrictions in northern Minnesota as area sees more rain
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is scaling back restrictions as northern Minnesota sees some rain and fire crews make gains in containing fires burning in the Superior National Forest.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is scaling back restrictions as northern Minnesota sees some rain and fire crews make gains in containing fires burning in the Superior National Forest.
High winds threaten to whip up flames approaching Lake Tahoe
A day after an explosive wildfire emptied a resort city at the southern tip of Lake Tahoe, a huge firefighting force braced for strong winds Tuesday as some residents in neighboring Nevada were ordered to evacuate.
A day after an explosive wildfire emptied a resort city at the southern tip of Lake Tahoe, a huge firefighting force braced for strong winds Tuesday as some residents in neighboring Nevada were ordered to evacuate.
Greenwood Fire now 37% contained thanks to favorable weather, defensive efforts
The Greenwood Fire that has prompted closures throughout the Superior National Forest has gone from 14% to 37% contained over the last 24 hours, the U.S. Forest Service reported Tuesday.
The Greenwood Fire that has prompted closures throughout the Superior National Forest has gone from 14% to 37% contained over the last 24 hours, the U.S. Forest Service reported Tuesday.
Red Cross calls for more volunteers amid increased disaster response
From hurricanes to wildfires, the month of August is proving to be a busy one for the Red Cross. Organizers are calling for more volunteers as the need for disaster relief assistance ramps up.
From hurricanes to wildfires, the month of August is proving to be a busy one for the Red Cross. Organizers are calling for more volunteers as the need for disaster relief assistance ramps up.
BWCA fires: Officials say rain helped slow growth, but area still dry
The Greenwood Fire burning in the Superior National Forest in northeastern Minnesota remains about 14% contained, according to the latest update from the U.S. Forest Service.
The Greenwood Fire burning in the Superior National Forest in northeastern Minnesota remains about 14% contained, according to the latest update from the U.S. Forest Service.
Greenwood Fire in Superior National Forest goes from zero to 14% contained
The Greenwood Fire burning in the Superior National Forest in northeastern Minnesota did not grow at all in the last 24 hours and is now 14% contained, according to the latest update from the U.S. Forest Service.
The Greenwood Fire burning in the Superior National Forest in northeastern Minnesota did not grow at all in the last 24 hours and is now 14% contained, according to the latest update from the U.S. Forest Service.
Greenwood Fire remains at 26,000 acres as firefighting efforts continue
The Greenwood Fire in the Superior National Forest did not grow any larger overnight as firefighters took advantage of cooler conditions to improve fire lines, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
The Greenwood Fire in the Superior National Forest did not grow any larger overnight as firefighters took advantage of cooler conditions to improve fire lines, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
Greenwood fire: 12 cabins and homes destroyed in Superior National Forest wildfire
At least 12 homes and cabins have been destroyed as the Greenwood fire continues to sweep through the Superior National Forest in northern Minnesota.
At least 12 homes and cabins have been destroyed as the Greenwood fire continues to sweep through the Superior National Forest in northern Minnesota.
Reports of smoke from Superior National wildfires drifting into central Minnesota
Law enforcement agencies in central Minnesota say they are seeing reports of smoky conditions caused by the burning wildfires in the northern parts of the state.
Law enforcement agencies in central Minnesota say they are seeing reports of smoky conditions caused by the burning wildfires in the northern parts of the state.
Greenwood fire grows to more than 25,000 acres in Superior National Forest
The fire burning in the Superior National Forest continued to grow to more than 25,000 acres on Thursday as fire crews worked to gain ground on defensive efforts.
The fire burning in the Superior National Forest continued to grow to more than 25,000 acres on Thursday as fire crews worked to gain ground on defensive efforts.
DNR closing campsites in George Crosby Manitou State Park through Labor Day due to wildfires
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is temporarily closing all the campsites in George Crosby Manitou State Park along the North Shore out of an abundance of caution due to the Greenwood Fire.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is temporarily closing all the campsites in George Crosby Manitou State Park along the North Shore out of an abundance of caution due to the Greenwood Fire.
Greenwood Fire doubles in size in 24 hours, now nearly 19,500 acres
The Greenwood Fire burning in the Superior National Forest more than doubled in size in the last 24 hours, and is now estimated to be nearly 19,500 acres. At last check, the fire was 0% contained.
The Greenwood Fire burning in the Superior National Forest more than doubled in size in the last 24 hours, and is now estimated to be nearly 19,500 acres. At last check, the fire was 0% contained.