Red flag warning issued for 15 Minnesota counties
Wildfires are breaking out across Minnesota and the National Weather Service (NWS) has a red flag warning in place for 15 counties.
Wildfires are breaking out across Minnesota and the National Weather Service (NWS) has a red flag warning in place for 15 counties.
Minnesota wildfires: Stewart Trail Fire 30% contained, closes highways just north of Two Harbors
Crews are working to contain the Stewart Trail Fire, about three miles north of Two Harbors, that has already burned approximately 350 acres and led to highway closures in the area. As of Saturday evening, the fire is 30% contained.
Crews are working to contain the Stewart Trail Fire, about three miles north of Two Harbors, that has already burned approximately 350 acres and led to highway closures in the area. As of Saturday evening, the fire is 30% contained.
Wildfire closes portion of highway near Iron Range in northern MN
A fire burning between Virginia and Gilbert has forced the closure of a stretch of Highway 135, drawing a large emergency response on Friday.
A fire burning between Virginia and Gilbert has forced the closure of a stretch of Highway 135, drawing a large emergency response on Friday.
Red flag warning issued for 54 Minnesota counties due to wildfire risk
A red flag warning has been issued for 54 Minnesota counties due to extreme fire risk conditions. The warning is in effect from noon until 9 p.m. on Friday.
A red flag warning has been issued for 54 Minnesota counties due to extreme fire risk conditions. The warning is in effect from noon until 9 p.m. on Friday.
Red flag warning issued for 37 western Minnesota counties due to wildfire risk
A red flag warning has been issued for 37 Minnesota counties on Thursday due to extreme fire risk conditions. A fire weather watch is also in effect for much of central and northern Minnesota on Friday.
A red flag warning has been issued for 37 Minnesota counties on Thursday due to extreme fire risk conditions. A fire weather watch is also in effect for much of central and northern Minnesota on Friday.
Red flag warning issued for 35 Minnesota counties due to wildfire risk
A red flag warning has been issued for 35 Minnesota counties on Tuesday due to extreme fire risk conditions.
A red flag warning has been issued for 35 Minnesota counties on Tuesday due to extreme fire risk conditions.
Red flag warning issued for 26 Minnesota counties due to wildfire risk
A red flag warning was issued for 26 counties in parts of central and northwest Minnesota due to extreme fire risk conditions. The warning is in effect from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday.
A red flag warning was issued for 26 counties in parts of central and northwest Minnesota due to extreme fire risk conditions. The warning is in effect from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday.
Minnesota air quality forecast for summer 2026: MPCA expects active alert season
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is predicting an active summer for air quality alerts, with multiple days likely impacted by wildfire smoke and elevated ozone levels.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is predicting an active summer for air quality alerts, with multiple days likely impacted by wildfire smoke and elevated ozone levels.
Dead Eagles: Michigan DNR investigating after possible poaching kills five birds
Five bald eagles were found in Michigan's Upper Peninsula over a two-week span in April, prompting concerns of poaching from wildlife managers.
Five bald eagles were found in Michigan's Upper Peninsula over a two-week span in April, prompting concerns of poaching from wildlife managers.
Spring fishing tips with Youtuber Tom Boley
With the ice off most of the lakes around Minnesota and Wisconsin, we are seeing more and more boats heading out on the water to do some fishing. FOX 9's Jared Pienpenburg sat down with former Wisconsin fishing guide turned hit Youtuber @TomBoley for some tips ahead of the fishing opener. Wisconsin's opener is next weekend and Minnesota's walleye is two weeks out. Boley gives us some tips to find walleyes in May.
With the ice off most of the lakes around Minnesota and Wisconsin, we are seeing more and more boats heading out on the water to do some fishing. FOX 9's Jared Pienpenburg sat down with former Wisconsin fishing guide turned hit Youtuber @TomBoley for some tips ahead of the fishing opener. Wisconsin's opener is next weekend and Minnesota's walleye is two weeks out. Boley gives us some tips to find walleyes in May.
Minnesota red flag warning expands to 54 counties Wednesday
The National Weather Service has expanded a red flag warning to include 54 Minnesota counties on Wednesday due to extreme fire risk conditions.
The National Weather Service has expanded a red flag warning to include 54 Minnesota counties on Wednesday due to extreme fire risk conditions.
Red flag warning issued for 66 Minnesota counties due to wildfire risk
A red flag warning is in effect for 66 Minnesota counties until 8 p.m. on Monday due to extreme fire risk conditions.
A red flag warning is in effect for 66 Minnesota counties until 8 p.m. on Monday due to extreme fire risk conditions.
Red flag warning issued for 18 Minnesota counties amid extreme fire risk
A red flag warning has been issued for parts of southwestern and west-central Minnesota on Thursday due to an extreme fire risk.
A red flag warning has been issued for parts of southwestern and west-central Minnesota on Thursday due to an extreme fire risk.
Camp Ripley wildfire: 2K acres burned, crews establish control perimeter
Crews at Camp Ripley say they have since controlled a wildfire that burned thousands of acres, and have plans underway for controlled burns to prevent future ones from occurring.
Crews at Camp Ripley say they have since controlled a wildfire that burned thousands of acres, and have plans underway for controlled burns to prevent future ones from occurring.
Minnesota spring burning restrictions begin: 32 counties at wildfire risk
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced Monday open burning restrictions are set to take effect across much of Minnesota as wildfire risk climbs with warmer, drier weather.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced Monday open burning restrictions are set to take effect across much of Minnesota as wildfire risk climbs with warmer, drier weather.
MN weather: Chilly Friday leads to warm, dry weekend
A slightly chillier Friday will lead into a warmer weekend that also presents a high fire danger throughout the state.
A slightly chillier Friday will lead into a warmer weekend that also presents a high fire danger throughout the state.
Red flag warning issued for much of MN on Saturday
A red flag warning is in effect on Saturday for much of Minnesota, including the Twin Cities metro, with the National Weather Service warning of the possibility for dangerous fire weather conditions.
A red flag warning is in effect on Saturday for much of Minnesota, including the Twin Cities metro, with the National Weather Service warning of the possibility for dangerous fire weather conditions.
Wildfires in Nebraska continue to spread
Residents in parts of Nebraska are evacuating as multiple wildfires burn across central and western areas of the state. Nearly 750,000 acres have burned since Friday, with the Morrill Fire becoming the largest wildfire in Nebraska history at more than half a million acres. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz reports.
Residents in parts of Nebraska are evacuating as multiple wildfires burn across central and western areas of the state. Nearly 750,000 acres have burned since Friday, with the Morrill Fire becoming the largest wildfire in Nebraska history at more than half a million acres. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz reports.
Wildfire smoke pollution linked to more than 24K deaths a year, study finds
Chronic exposure to pollution from wildfires has been linked to tens of thousands of deaths annually in the United States, according to a new study.
Chronic exposure to pollution from wildfires has been linked to tens of thousands of deaths annually in the United States, according to a new study.
California wildfires: A haunting look back on the night the flames first erupted in Los Angeles
Chilling videos and images captured the first day the Eaton and Palisades first erupted in Los Angeles County on Jan. 7, 2025.
Chilling videos and images captured the first day the Eaton and Palisades first erupted in Los Angeles County on Jan. 7, 2025.