Minnesota wildfires: 64K+ acres burning in Minnesota as crews shift to uncontained sections
Fire crews are making progress on several wildfires sparked by lightning in early July, but evacuations, closures and fire restrictions remain in place across northeastern Minnesota.
Fire crews are making progress on several wildfires sparked by lightning in early July, but evacuations, closures and fire restrictions remain in place across northeastern Minnesota.
Newly reopened BWCAW entry points start allowing overnight trips as wildfire conditions improve
More than two weeks after closing all public access as wildfires grew, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is now welcoming back visitors with day-use and overnights in select areas where the wildfire conditions have improved.
More than two weeks after closing all public access as wildfires grew, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is now welcoming back visitors with day-use and overnights in select areas where the wildfire conditions have improved.
Minnesota wildfires: Rainfall, moderate humidity should keep fire activity at a minimum
Wildfire activity is reduced across northern Minnesota and Canada as weather makes firefighting more manageable. Restrictions are still in place for most counties within the vicinity of a fire.
Wildfire activity is reduced across northern Minnesota and Canada as weather makes firefighting more manageable. Restrictions are still in place for most counties within the vicinity of a fire.
Wildfires spread in Europe as MN crews make progress
Firefighters continue making progress against the wildfires in northern Minnesota, with plans to reopen parts of the Boundary Waters. Meanwhile, wildfires continue to spread across France and Spain, triggering Europe's largest evacuation efforts since World War II. FOX 9's Hannah Flood reports.
Firefighters continue making progress against the wildfires in northern Minnesota, with plans to reopen parts of the Boundary Waters. Meanwhile, wildfires continue to spread across France and Spain, triggering Europe's largest evacuation efforts since World War II. FOX 9's Hannah Flood reports.
Businesses feeling wildfire toll in Minnesota
From outfitters to resorts and local businesses in downtown Ely and surrounding areas, owners say they are feeling the economic toll of the wildfires in northern Minnesota.
From outfitters to resorts and local businesses in downtown Ely and surrounding areas, owners say they are feeling the economic toll of the wildfires in northern Minnesota.
Ely-area businesses navigating impact of Minnesota wildfires, BWCA closure
From outfitters to resorts and local businesses in downtown Ely and surrounding areas, owners say they are feeling the economic toll of the wildfires in northern Minnesota.
From outfitters to resorts and local businesses in downtown Ely and surrounding areas, owners say they are feeling the economic toll of the wildfires in northern Minnesota.
Parts of BWCA to reopen for overnight access later this week
After weeks of wildfire battles, parts of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area are reopening on Monday. Here are the latest updates on the wildfires.
After weeks of wildfire battles, parts of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area are reopening on Monday. Here are the latest updates on the wildfires.
MN wildfires: More BWCA openings could be coming
The U.S. Forest Service could further reduce closures in the Boundary Waters after some entry points were reopened for day use on Monday.
The U.S. Forest Service could further reduce closures in the Boundary Waters after some entry points were reopened for day use on Monday.
MN wildfires: Gov. Walz meets with fire crews
Gov. Walz is in Ely on Monday to meet with crews working to contain wildfires burning in northern Minnesota.
Gov. Walz is in Ely on Monday to meet with crews working to contain wildfires burning in northern Minnesota.
Minnesota wildfires: Some BWCA entry points to reopen
Gov. Tim Walz is visiting Ely, Minn., to get an update on the ongoing wildfires. This comes as some entry points to the Boundary Waters are set to reopen on Monday. FOX 9’s Bill Keller reports.
Gov. Tim Walz is visiting Ely, Minn., to get an update on the ongoing wildfires. This comes as some entry points to the Boundary Waters are set to reopen on Monday. FOX 9’s Bill Keller reports.
MN wildfires: Some evacuation zones being lifted as crews make progress
Many evacuation orders in northern Minnesota are being lifted starting Sunday night as crews make progress in the battle against burning wildfires.
Many evacuation orders in northern Minnesota are being lifted starting Sunday night as crews make progress in the battle against burning wildfires.
Minnesota wildfires: Progress continues in containing flames, protecting local properties
Firefighting crews report continued progress in the fight against Minnesota wildfires as they mop up hot spots and strengthen containment lines to protect infrastructure in the area.
Firefighting crews report continued progress in the fight against Minnesota wildfires as they mop up hot spots and strengthen containment lines to protect infrastructure in the area.
Minnesota wildfires: Rain helps moderate fire
Over 1,000 firefighters continue to battle the various wildfires in northern Minnesota as warm weather could bring dangerous fire weather.
Over 1,000 firefighters continue to battle the various wildfires in northern Minnesota as warm weather could bring dangerous fire weather.
Tips for keeping your home cool while saving on energy costs
Intense heat and thick wildfire smoke has many Minnesotans staying inside and looking for ways to stay cool without increasing energy costs.
Intense heat and thick wildfire smoke has many Minnesotans staying inside and looking for ways to stay cool without increasing energy costs.
Northern MN bracing for elevated fire conditions
Northern Minnesota is bracing for elevated fire conditions this weekend as the wildfires reach further containment.
Northern Minnesota is bracing for elevated fire conditions this weekend as the wildfires reach further containment.
Minnesota wildfires: Some BWCA entry points could open for overnight use next week
The wildfires burning in northern Minnesota are further reaching containment as fire crews continue to battle the blazes that have burned over 70,000 acres.
The wildfires burning in northern Minnesota are further reaching containment as fire crews continue to battle the blazes that have burned over 70,000 acres.
St. Louis County Sheriff gives update on wildfires
St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay gave an update on FOX 9's All Day on the northern Minnesota wildfires.
St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay gave an update on FOX 9's All Day on the northern Minnesota wildfires.
MN wildfires: Parts of Boundary Waters opening for day use starting Monday
The Lake County Sheriff's Office is offering residents an escort to properties inside the Camp (Branch III) Fire area.
The Lake County Sheriff's Office is offering residents an escort to properties inside the Camp (Branch III) Fire area.
Minnesota DNR seeking $4.3 million in damages from man who started Camp House wildfire
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is pursuing $4.3 million in damages from the man who started the Camp House wildfire in St. Louis County.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is pursuing $4.3 million in damages from the man who started the Camp House wildfire in St. Louis County.
BWCA outfitter opening for visitors amid northern Minnesota wildfires
Sawbill Canoe Outfitters is preparing to reopen on Monday, July 27 after a more than week-long BWCA closure due to growing wildfires across northern Minnesota.
Sawbill Canoe Outfitters is preparing to reopen on Monday, July 27 after a more than week-long BWCA closure due to growing wildfires across northern Minnesota.