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.
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.
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.
The Delta Lake Fire is the only fire that is still active in the Superior National Forest, officials announced Monday.
New restrictions in Boundary Waters due to Canadian fires
The Forest Service has announced new temporary travel restrictions in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness over concerns that large wildfires burning in Canada could spread across the border.
The Forest Service has announced new temporary travel restrictions in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness over concerns that large wildfires burning in Canada could spread across the border.
Air quality alert extended for parts of northern Minnesota due to lingering wildfire smoke
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency extended its air quality alert for parts of northern Minnesota through Saturday due to smoke from wildfires up north and in Canada.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency extended its air quality alert for parts of northern Minnesota through Saturday due to smoke from wildfires up north and in Canada.
1,600+ wildfires in Minnesota in 2021 so far, above yearly average
According to numbers from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the average number of wildfires they see in a year is around 1,400. This year, they?ve already seen more than 1,600.
According to numbers from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the average number of wildfires they see in a year is around 1,400. This year, they?ve already seen more than 1,600.
Number of US wildfires so far in 2021 largest in a decade, fire center data says
The number of wildfires that have burned through the U.S. and continue to burn is the largest since 2011, according to data from the National Interagency Fire Center.
The number of wildfires that have burned through the U.S. and continue to burn is the largest since 2011, according to data from the National Interagency Fire Center.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires creates thick haze in Minnesota
Smoke from wildfires in Ontario, Canada created a thick haze in Minnesota that will persist through Monday.
Smoke from wildfires in Ontario, Canada created a thick haze in Minnesota that will persist through Monday.
Biden raising federal firefighter pay to $15 an hour ahead of wildfire season
President Joe Biden is raising pay for federal firefighters and announcing other moves to boost U.S. wildfire-firefighting capacity.
President Joe Biden is raising pay for federal firefighters and announcing other moves to boost U.S. wildfire-firefighting capacity.
BWCA wildfire in northern Minnesota now 100% contained, officials say
The Bezhik wildfire in northern Minnesota is now 100% contained, officials announced Sunday.
The Bezhik wildfire in northern Minnesota is now 100% contained, officials announced Sunday.
Boundary Waters wildfire spreads to 950 acres, US Forest Service says
A small wildfire started Monday in the Superior National Forest within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, but has since spread to more than 950 acres. Officials say weather conditions have stopped the fire's growth over the last two days.
A small wildfire started Monday in the Superior National Forest within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, but has since spread to more than 950 acres. Officials say weather conditions have stopped the fire's growth over the last two days.
Officials say cigarette butt thrown from car caused grass fire in Sauk Centre
Authorities say a cigarette butt thrown from a car is believed to have caused a grass fire in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.
Authorities say a cigarette butt thrown from a car is believed to have caused a grass fire in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.
40 acres burned, 3 structures lost in western Wisconsin wildfire
A wildfire that burned through 40 acres of land in western Wisconsin and destroyed three structures is now under control, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reported on Sunday.
A wildfire that burned through 40 acres of land in western Wisconsin and destroyed three structures is now under control, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reported on Sunday.
Firefighters face more brush fires on Saturday as dry conditions linger
Recent dry conditions in Minnesota have created a dangerous recipe for brush fires this week.
Recent dry conditions in Minnesota have created a dangerous recipe for brush fires this week.
Wisconsin DNR: Majority of state at very high fire danger
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced Saturday that the majority of the state is at very high fire danger due to low humidity and high winds in the forecast.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced Saturday that the majority of the state is at very high fire danger due to low humidity and high winds in the forecast.
Firefighters battle brush fire at Veterans Park in Richfield, Minn.
Officials are investigating a fire that started at about 9 p.m. Friday at the Veterans Park in Richfield, Minnesota.
Officials are investigating a fire that started at about 9 p.m. Friday at the Veterans Park in Richfield, Minnesota.
Investigators believe 7 Benton County roadside fires were intentionally set
Investigators in Benton County, Minnesota believe a series of seven roadside grass fires may have been intentionally set.
Investigators in Benton County, Minnesota believe a series of seven roadside grass fires may have been intentionally set.
Grass fire burns along I-35W in Lino Lakes, possibly started by cigarette
A grass fire burned over 100 acres along I-35W in Lino Lakes, Minnesota Tuesday afternoon and the smoke from it could be seen on radar.
A grass fire burned over 100 acres along I-35W in Lino Lakes, Minnesota Tuesday afternoon and the smoke from it could be seen on radar.
Grass fire burns in northwest Minnesota
Crews in northwest Minnesota battleda grass fire, which briefly closed a highway in the area.
Crews in northwest Minnesota battleda grass fire, which briefly closed a highway in the area.
Brush fires close Mt. Rushmore and I-90 in South Dakota, parts of Rapid City evacuated
Brush fires due to dry, windy weather in South Dakota led to evacuations of parts of Rapid City and closed Mount Rushmore National Monument and parts of Interstate 90 Monday.
Brush fires due to dry, windy weather in South Dakota led to evacuations of parts of Rapid City and closed Mount Rushmore National Monument and parts of Interstate 90 Monday.