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.
Evacuations mandated as Colorado wildfires explode in size, blanketing area with smoke
Mandatory evacuations are underway in some parts as wildfires continue to spread.
Mandatory evacuations are underway in some parts as wildfires continue to spread.
Woman charged with arson for burning down trees on St. Thomas University campus
The 21-year-old said she set some cottonwood seeds on fire for fun and did not mean to burn the trees down.
The 21-year-old said she set some cottonwood seeds on fire for fun and did not mean to burn the trees down.
3 US firefighters who died in Australia crash identified
The three American firefighters who were killed when the aerial water tanker they were in crashed while battling wildfires in Australia have been identified by their employer.
The three American firefighters who were killed when the aerial water tanker they were in crashed while battling wildfires in Australia have been identified by their employer.
3 American firefighters killed in plane crash while battling Australian wildfires
Three American firefighters died in a water tanker plane crash Thursday while battling wildfires in Australia, New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian confirmed.
Three American firefighters died in a water tanker plane crash Thursday while battling wildfires in Australia, New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian confirmed.
Delta donates $250K to American Red Cross for Australia bushfire relief funds
Delta Airlines will contribute $250,000 to the American Red Cross, which will send the money to Australian disaster relief funds.
Delta Airlines will contribute $250,000 to the American Red Cross, which will send the money to Australian disaster relief funds.
Heartwarming video shows Australian firefighter reuniting with daughters after leaving to battle flames
The video shows Colin Munro’s two daughters running to welcome him home after being away for nearly two weeks battling bushfires.
The video shows Colin Munro’s two daughters running to welcome him home after being away for nearly two weeks battling bushfires.
Australian government pledges $50 million in aid for wildlife affected by bushfire crisis
Australia's government is allocating $50 million to help wildlife affected in the bushfire crisis.
Australia's government is allocating $50 million to help wildlife affected in the bushfire crisis.
Sydney Opera House illuminates with faces of fire fighters battling wildfires
The sails of the legendary Sydney Opera House were illuminated on Saturday to show support for first-responders battling wildfires in Australia.
The sails of the legendary Sydney Opera House were illuminated on Saturday to show support for first-responders battling wildfires in Australia.
Minnesota Zoo partnering with Australian zoo to help wildlife affected by wildfires
The Minnesota Zoo is partnering with a zoo in Australia to help the wildlife affected by the wildfires burning there.
The Minnesota Zoo is partnering with a zoo in Australia to help the wildlife affected by the wildfires burning there.