Collected pinecones to reforest land burned in northern Minnesota fires
Wildfires in northern Minnesota decimated tens of thousands of acres of pristine forest land this summer. Now, pinecones collected from across the state could play a part in building back what was burned.
Wildfires in northern Minnesota decimated tens of thousands of acres of pristine forest land this summer. Now, pinecones collected from across the state could play a part in building back what was burned.
Alisal Fire: Crews near full containment as residents go home
More than 1,600 firefighters were battling the blaze in the Santa Ynez Mountains west of Santa Barbara on land and by air. They were able to stop its forward growth, and the blaze was 78% contained, federal officials said.
More than 1,600 firefighters were battling the blaze in the Santa Ynez Mountains west of Santa Barbara on land and by air. They were able to stop its forward growth, and the blaze was 78% contained, federal officials said.
California fires may have killed hundreds of giant sequoias
The lightning-caused KNP Complex that erupted on Sept. 9 has burned into 15 giant sequoia groves in the park.
The lightning-caused KNP Complex that erupted on Sept. 9 has burned into 15 giant sequoia groves in the park.
BWCA completely reopened after northern Minnesota wildfires
The U.S. Forest Service announced the closures from the John Ek and Whelp fires have been lifted, and now all of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is open again.
The U.S. Forest Service announced the closures from the John Ek and Whelp fires have been lifted, and now all of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is open again.
Hiker allegedly tried boiling bear urine to drink before starting Fawn Fire
A woman accused of arson for a wildfire in Northern California said she was trying to boil bear urine to drink before the fire started, authorities claim.
A woman accused of arson for a wildfire in Northern California said she was trying to boil bear urine to drink before the fire started, authorities claim.
Superior National Forest planning prescribed burns this fall after active fire season
Superior National Forest managers are planning to conduct some prescribed burns this fall after an active fire season resulted in numerous closures throughout the forest, including a full closure of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Superior National Forest managers are planning to conduct some prescribed burns this fall after an active fire season resulted in numerous closures throughout the forest, including a full closure of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Palo Alto woman who allegedly started Fawn Fire had lighter in her pocket: DA
Alexandra Souverneva, 30, of Palo Alto was stopped by Cal Fire coming out of the brush when the fire started with a lighter in her pocket.
Alexandra Souverneva, 30, of Palo Alto was stopped by Cal Fire coming out of the brush when the fire started with a lighter in her pocket.
Greenwood Fire closure areas reopen, remaining burning restrictions in NE Minnesota lifted
Portions of the Superior National Forest in northeastern Minnesota that have been closed for the past several weeks due to the Greenwood Fire are reopening Tuesday.
Portions of the Superior National Forest in northeastern Minnesota that have been closed for the past several weeks due to the Greenwood Fire are reopening Tuesday.
Greenwood fire in Superior National Forest now 80 percent contained, fire crews say
Firefighters in northern Minnesota made new strides this week in the fight again a burning wildfire in the Superior National Forest.
Firefighters in northern Minnesota made new strides this week in the fight again a burning wildfire in the Superior National Forest.
Fires shut Sequoia National Park, could threaten huge trees
The massive sequoias grow on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada. The General Sherman Tree stands 275 feet and is over 36 feet in diameter at the base, according to the U.S. National Park Service.
The massive sequoias grow on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada. The General Sherman Tree stands 275 feet and is over 36 feet in diameter at the base, according to the U.S. National Park Service.
Greenwood fire now 75% contained, some burning restrictions to be lifted
The Greenwood fire in northern Minnesota is now about 75% contained, officials announced Tuesday.
The Greenwood fire in northern Minnesota is now about 75% contained, officials announced Tuesday.
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.