High winds threaten to whip up flames approaching Lake Tahoe
A day after an explosive wildfire emptied a resort city at the southern tip of Lake Tahoe, a huge firefighting force braced for strong winds Tuesday as some residents in neighboring Nevada were ordered to evacuate.
A day after an explosive wildfire emptied a resort city at the southern tip of Lake Tahoe, a huge firefighting force braced for strong winds Tuesday as some residents in neighboring Nevada were ordered to evacuate.
Greenwood Fire now 37% contained thanks to favorable weather, defensive efforts
The Greenwood Fire that has prompted closures throughout the Superior National Forest has gone from 14% to 37% contained over the last 24 hours, the U.S. Forest Service reported Tuesday.
The Greenwood Fire that has prompted closures throughout the Superior National Forest has gone from 14% to 37% contained over the last 24 hours, the U.S. Forest Service reported Tuesday.
Red Cross calls for more volunteers amid increased disaster response
From hurricanes to wildfires, the month of August is proving to be a busy one for the Red Cross. Organizers are calling for more volunteers as the need for disaster relief assistance ramps up.
From hurricanes to wildfires, the month of August is proving to be a busy one for the Red Cross. Organizers are calling for more volunteers as the need for disaster relief assistance ramps up.
BWCA fires: Officials say rain helped slow growth, but area still dry
The Greenwood Fire burning in the Superior National Forest in northeastern Minnesota remains about 14% contained, according to the latest update from the U.S. Forest Service.
The Greenwood Fire burning in the Superior National Forest in northeastern Minnesota remains about 14% contained, according to the latest update from the U.S. Forest Service.
Greenwood Fire in Superior National Forest goes from zero to 14% contained
The Greenwood Fire burning in the Superior National Forest in northeastern Minnesota did not grow at all in the last 24 hours and is now 14% contained, according to the latest update from the U.S. Forest Service.
The Greenwood Fire burning in the Superior National Forest in northeastern Minnesota did not grow at all in the last 24 hours and is now 14% contained, according to the latest update from the U.S. Forest Service.
Greenwood Fire remains at 26,000 acres as firefighting efforts continue
The Greenwood Fire in the Superior National Forest did not grow any larger overnight as firefighters took advantage of cooler conditions to improve fire lines, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
The Greenwood Fire in the Superior National Forest did not grow any larger overnight as firefighters took advantage of cooler conditions to improve fire lines, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
Greenwood fire: 12 cabins and homes destroyed in Superior National Forest wildfire
At least 12 homes and cabins have been destroyed as the Greenwood fire continues to sweep through the Superior National Forest in northern Minnesota.
At least 12 homes and cabins have been destroyed as the Greenwood fire continues to sweep through the Superior National Forest in northern Minnesota.
Reports of smoke from Superior National wildfires drifting into central Minnesota
Law enforcement agencies in central Minnesota say they are seeing reports of smoky conditions caused by the burning wildfires in the northern parts of the state.
Law enforcement agencies in central Minnesota say they are seeing reports of smoky conditions caused by the burning wildfires in the northern parts of the state.
Greenwood fire grows to more than 25,000 acres in Superior National Forest
The fire burning in the Superior National Forest continued to grow to more than 25,000 acres on Thursday as fire crews worked to gain ground on defensive efforts.
The fire burning in the Superior National Forest continued to grow to more than 25,000 acres on Thursday as fire crews worked to gain ground on defensive efforts.
DNR closing campsites in George Crosby Manitou State Park through Labor Day due to wildfires
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is temporarily closing all the campsites in George Crosby Manitou State Park along the North Shore out of an abundance of caution due to the Greenwood Fire.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is temporarily closing all the campsites in George Crosby Manitou State Park along the North Shore out of an abundance of caution due to the Greenwood Fire.
Greenwood Fire doubles in size in 24 hours, now nearly 19,500 acres
The Greenwood Fire burning in the Superior National Forest more than doubled in size in the last 24 hours, and is now estimated to be nearly 19,500 acres. At last check, the fire was 0% contained.
The Greenwood Fire burning in the Superior National Forest more than doubled in size in the last 24 hours, and is now estimated to be nearly 19,500 acres. At last check, the fire was 0% contained.
Strong winds push Greenwood fire farther northeast, likely destroying homes
The Greenwood Fire burning in the Superior National Forest in northern Minnesota is expected to jump State Highway 1 Monday, triggering more evacuations in the area.
The Greenwood Fire burning in the Superior National Forest in northern Minnesota is expected to jump State Highway 1 Monday, triggering more evacuations in the area.
135 properties evacuated due to Greenwood fire
Crews in northern Minnesota continue to battle the roughly 9,000-acre Greenwood fire, which is now about 25 miles outside of Ely.
Crews in northern Minnesota continue to battle the roughly 9,000-acre Greenwood fire, which is now about 25 miles outside of Ely.
Two fires that prompted BWCA closures continue to burn
The wildfires that caused the first closures of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in 45 years continue to burn.
The wildfires that caused the first closures of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in 45 years continue to burn.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 battle Greenwood fire burning in Superior National Forest
A rapidly spreading wildfire in northern Minnesota continues to impact people in the Superior National Forest near Isabella.
A rapidly spreading wildfire in northern Minnesota continues to impact people in the Superior National Forest near Isabella.