Boundary Waters Canoe Area closing as Greenwood fire continues to grow
Due to the quickly spreading Greenwood fire, the U.S. Forest Service is closing the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness as flames threaten the popular camping and canoeing spot.
Greenwood wildfire burning in northern Minnesota expands to more than 9,000 acres
The Greenwood Fire burning in the Superior National Forest in northeastern Minnesota nearly doubled in size on Friday as the fire reportedly crossed into new territories.
Greenwood Fire started by lightning strike spreads to over 7 square miles
The U.S. Forest Service confirmed Thursday a lightning strike ignited the Greenwood Fire currently burning in the Superior National Forest.
A look at 3 California wildfires: Dixie, Caldor, Cache
Firefighters are battling 15 blazes in California right now, and here's a look at three of them: The Cache Fire, the Caldor Fire and the Dixie Fire.
Superior National Forest fire: Evacuations, closures issued in northeastern Minnesota
Crews are continuing to battle a large fire in the Superior National Forest in Minnesota’s Arrowhead region, dubbed the Greenwood Fire, which has now grown to over 3,200 acres.
Crews continue fighting 3,000-acre fire near Greenwood Lake
Officials are investigating after a wildfire ripped through about 3,000 acres near Greenwood Lake in northern Minnesota.
Drought, wildfire conditions lead to more burning restrictions
Amid worsening drought conditions and increasing wildfire risk, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is expanding burning restrictions.
Crews fighting large wildfire burning in Superior National Forest
The U.S. Forest Service says ground and aircrews are battling a fire burning over an estimated couple hundred acres in the Superior National Forest.
Air quality advisory issued for western Wisconsin due to wildfire smoke
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an air quality advisory for several counties in the western part of the state Friday as smoke from wildfires in Canada continues to linger over the area.
Thick smoke returns to Minnesota at least through Friday
Thick smoke will expand across central Minnesota Thursday morning as it pushes south today. There may be a break from the smoke in the evening before more moves back in off and on Friday and possibly through the weekend.
Air quality alert issued for most of Minnesota until Friday
An air quality alert has been issued for nearly all of Minnesota from Wednesday to Friday due to Canadian wildfire smoke, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency announced.
Winds and 'fire clouds' feed California's largest blaze
Gusts also hindered containment efforts and the problem could get worse with the predicted arrival of pyrocumulus clouds — literally meaning “fire clouds ” — which can bring lightning and the risk of new ignitions.
Buck moon: When to see July 2021’s full moon and why it may look red
The buck moon may glow reddish-orange this week because of smoke particles traveling from the 13 fires raging across the western United States. Here’s how you can view this month’s full moon.
As western wildfire smoke spreads across America, who's at risk?
Smoke from wildfires in the western U.S. and Canada is blanketing much of the continent. Here’s a look at why and how dangerous it is.
Smoky air in Minnesota can bring some health impacts, doctors warn
With Minnesota seeing some poor air quality due to Canadian wildfires, doctors say you should stay aware of how you're feeling.
Air Quality Alert issued in Minnesota due to wildfires
Smelling smoke? You're not alone. Smoke that has been streaming in from wildfires in Canada over the last couple of weeks has now made it down to ground level in Minnesota.
Crews continue fighting fires in Superior National Forest, Canada
The Delta Lake Fire is the only fire that is still active in the Superior National Forest, officials announced Monday.