Minnesota wildfires: Crews start to contain fires
Crews continue to battle the Minnesota wildfires, but rain and cooler weather has helped with containment. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more.
Crews continue to battle the Minnesota wildfires, but rain and cooler weather has helped with containment. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more.
Minnesota wildfires: Superior National Forest working to reopen parts of BWCA
Superior National Forest officials say they are working to reopen parts of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area as the closure remains in place due to the wildfires burning in northern Minnesota.
Superior National Forest officials say they are working to reopen parts of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area as the closure remains in place due to the wildfires burning in northern Minnesota.
MN wildfires latest: Crews gain ground after rain
Superior National Forest and U.S. Forest Service officials give a briefing on the status of the fight against multiple wildfires burning in northern Minnesota. The latest updates show that there have been major gains in containment for some of the fires. Thanks to recent cooler temperatures and precipitation, fire behavior has moderated across the region. However, officials warn that the area remains in a drought, and they anticipate a return to elevated fire behavior as hot, dry, and windy conditions approach.
Superior National Forest and U.S. Forest Service officials give a briefing on the status of the fight against multiple wildfires burning in northern Minnesota. The latest updates show that there have been major gains in containment for some of the fires. Thanks to recent cooler temperatures and precipitation, fire behavior has moderated across the region. However, officials warn that the area remains in a drought, and they anticipate a return to elevated fire behavior as hot, dry, and windy conditions approach.
Superior National Forest working to reopen parts of BWCA
Superior National Forest Supervisor Tom Hall said he was working outlined the status of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area closure and plans to reopen parts of the BWCA amid the wildfires fight.
Superior National Forest Supervisor Tom Hall said he was working outlined the status of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area closure and plans to reopen parts of the BWCA amid the wildfires fight.
Crews continue battling northern MN wildfires
More than a dozen wildfires are currently burning in the northern regions of Minnesota, spreading across thousands of acres burned so far. FOX 9’s Cody Matz provides a breakdown on the continuing efforts to control the blazes.
More than a dozen wildfires are currently burning in the northern regions of Minnesota, spreading across thousands of acres burned so far. FOX 9’s Cody Matz provides a breakdown on the continuing efforts to control the blazes.
Ely community helping those in need during wildfires
The Ely community is coming together to help those in need during the major wildfires in the area. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the latest.
The Ely community is coming together to help those in need during the major wildfires in the area. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the latest.
Minnesota wildfires: Soyoung Kim gives update from Ely
FOX 9's Soyoung Kim is in Ely covering the BWCA wildfires, and checks in on All Day.
FOX 9's Soyoung Kim is in Ely covering the BWCA wildfires, and checks in on All Day.
Minnesota wildfires: Nearly 72K acres burned, BWCA closed until at least Friday
Wildfires continue to burn in northern Minnesota and Canada, with more than 20 across the Superior National Forest and Boundary Waters Canoe Area, prompting evacuations and closures.
Wildfires continue to burn in northern Minnesota and Canada, with more than 20 across the Superior National Forest and Boundary Waters Canoe Area, prompting evacuations and closures.
BWCA wildfires: St. Louis County Sheriff provides update
St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsey joined FOX 9's All Day on Tuesday to discuss ongoing wildfires in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area and efforts to contain them.
St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsey joined FOX 9's All Day on Tuesday to discuss ongoing wildfires in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area and efforts to contain them.
Trump on tariffs over Canadian wildfires
President Trump discussed the possibilities of issuing tariffs over the Canadian wildfires during a news conference on Tuesday in the Oval Office.
President Trump discussed the possibilities of issuing tariffs over the Canadian wildfires during a news conference on Tuesday in the Oval Office.
Minnesota wildfires: 25 fires burning across state impacting 77K acres
The latest on the wildfires that continue to burn in northern Minnesota and Canada as wildfire smoke triggers air quality alerts.
The latest on the wildfires that continue to burn in northern Minnesota and Canada as wildfire smoke triggers air quality alerts.
Minnesota wildfires: 25 fires burning across state
Wildfires continue to burn in northern Minnesota and Canada, affecting the air quality throughout Minnesota and prompting evacuations and closures. More than 70,000 acres in and around the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness have burned so far and the wilderness remains completely closed. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the latest.
Wildfires continue to burn in northern Minnesota and Canada, affecting the air quality throughout Minnesota and prompting evacuations and closures. More than 70,000 acres in and around the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness have burned so far and the wilderness remains completely closed. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the latest.
Minnesota wildfires: Motel Ely owner Edie Renner provides update
Edie Renner, the owner of Motel Ely, joined FOX 9 News at 5 on Monday to talk about how the BWCA wildfires have impacted her business, and what the next steps are for the motel.
Edie Renner, the owner of Motel Ely, joined FOX 9 News at 5 on Monday to talk about how the BWCA wildfires have impacted her business, and what the next steps are for the motel.
BWCA wildfires continue to burn, could last for months
Wildfires continue to burn in northern Minnesota and Canada, affecting the air quality throughout Minnesota and prompting evacuations and closures. Firefighters are warning that because of dry conditions and how remote these fires are, they could burn for months. Around 700 firefighters are working to contain the flames.
Wildfires continue to burn in northern Minnesota and Canada, affecting the air quality throughout Minnesota and prompting evacuations and closures. Firefighters are warning that because of dry conditions and how remote these fires are, they could burn for months. Around 700 firefighters are working to contain the flames.
Wildfires in MN could burn for months, officials warn
Wildfires continue to burn across northern Minnesota, with more than a dozen active blazes impacting the region. Officials warn the fires, which have already scorched at least 70,000 acres, could burn for months.
Wildfires continue to burn across northern Minnesota, with more than a dozen active blazes impacting the region. Officials warn the fires, which have already scorched at least 70,000 acres, could burn for months.
BWCA wildfires latest: More than 70K acres burned
Wildfires in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area have burned more than 70,000 acres, with evacuations and closures in effect in multiple counties as of Sunday, July 19. FOX 9 has team coverage with Ian Leonard, and Bill Keller up on the Gunflint Trail.
Wildfires in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area have burned more than 70,000 acres, with evacuations and closures in effect in multiple counties as of Sunday, July 19. FOX 9 has team coverage with Ian Leonard, and Bill Keller up on the Gunflint Trail.
MN wildfires: DNR issuing new burning restrictions in northern MN
The Minnesota DNR is issuing new enhanced burning restrictions across northern Minnesota as wildfires continue to rage and conditions remain dry.
The Minnesota DNR is issuing new enhanced burning restrictions across northern Minnesota as wildfires continue to rage and conditions remain dry.
MN air quality alert expanded on Sunday as wildfire smoke pushes further west
An air quality alert in effect in Minnesota has been expected as wildfire smoke pushes further west, now covering all of the Twin Cities metro. Click here for a map:
An air quality alert in effect in Minnesota has been expected as wildfire smoke pushes further west, now covering all of the Twin Cities metro. Click here for a map:
MN wildfires: Crews make some progress in fight
irefighting efforts continue in northern Minnesota as management teams work to contain the ongoing wildfires. Karen Harrison, spokesperson for the Minnesota Interagency Fire Center, joins FOX 9 Morning News on Sunday to provide the latest updates.
irefighting efforts continue in northern Minnesota as management teams work to contain the ongoing wildfires. Karen Harrison, spokesperson for the Minnesota Interagency Fire Center, joins FOX 9 Morning News on Sunday to provide the latest updates.
Minnesota air quality alert: Wildfire smoke triggers unhealthy conditions July 18–20
Minnesota officials are warning residents across much of the state to take precautions as wildfire smoke is set to push air quality into the unhealthy range for everyone this weekend.
Minnesota officials are warning residents across much of the state to take precautions as wildfire smoke is set to push air quality into the unhealthy range for everyone this weekend.