Minnesota wildfires: Authorities report firefighting progress after rain, shifting winds
The Minnesota Incident Command System (MNICS) said crews have made progress in fighting15 active wildfires from the July Lightning Event.
The Minnesota Incident Command System (MNICS) said crews have made progress in fighting15 active wildfires from the July Lightning Event.
MN disaster assistance authorized for 4 counties impacted by wildfires, severe storms
State disaster assistance was authorized by the Minnesota governor for four counties in response to wildfire and severe storm damage.
State disaster assistance was authorized by the Minnesota governor for four counties in response to wildfire and severe storm damage.
Minnesota wildfires continue burning, officials warn this could last 'all summer'
Air quality is improving across much of Minnesota as wildfire smoke shifts north on Friday, but hazardous air quality is expected to persist across northeastern regions through the weekend. Officials are expected to give an update on the wildfire response Friday afternoon.
Air quality is improving across much of Minnesota as wildfire smoke shifts north on Friday, but hazardous air quality is expected to persist across northeastern regions through the weekend. Officials are expected to give an update on the wildfire response Friday afternoon.
Minnesota wildfires: Fire crews warn 'we've never seen anything like this'
Firefighters are shifting their strategy as wildfires continue to burn across northeast Minnesota, with teams moving to where they can get the most accomplished despite limited resources.
Firefighters are shifting their strategy as wildfires continue to burn across northeast Minnesota, with teams moving to where they can get the most accomplished despite limited resources.
Fire crews shift strategy in MN wildfire fight
Fire crews are switching their strategy to fight the northern Minnesota wildfires. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Fire crews are switching their strategy to fight the northern Minnesota wildfires. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Battle against the northern Minnesota wildfires continue
Over 500 firefighters continue to battle the wildfires in northern Minnesota.
Over 500 firefighters continue to battle the wildfires in northern Minnesota.
Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke, threatens added tariffs
President Trump says Canada should be forced to pay “billions of dollars” for the wildfire smoke that has blanketed large parts of the Midwest and Northeast.
President Trump says Canada should be forced to pay “billions of dollars” for the wildfire smoke that has blanketed large parts of the Midwest and Northeast.
What will it take for the northern Minnesota wildfires to end?
A Minnesota incident meteorologist is warning Minnesotans not to let their guard down as wildfires continue to threaten the northern part of the state, despite a recent burst of rain granting a temporary reprieve.
A Minnesota incident meteorologist is warning Minnesotans not to let their guard down as wildfires continue to threaten the northern part of the state, despite a recent burst of rain granting a temporary reprieve.
Minnesota air quality: MPCA issues alert through Monday, warns of hazardous conditions
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued another air quality alert Friday, warning that wildfire smoke could bring hazardous air quality to parts of Minnesota through Monday.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued another air quality alert Friday, warning that wildfire smoke could bring hazardous air quality to parts of Minnesota through Monday.
Wildfire smoke health risks explained
Air quality has improved across much of Minnesota, but concerns remain in northeastern Minnesota as wildfire smoke continues to impact the region. Dr. Abigail Miller of UnitedHealthcare discusses the health risks of wildfire smoke, whether masks help, and how people can protect themselves during poor air quality.
Air quality has improved across much of Minnesota, but concerns remain in northeastern Minnesota as wildfire smoke continues to impact the region. Dr. Abigail Miller of UnitedHealthcare discusses the health risks of wildfire smoke, whether masks help, and how people can protect themselves during poor air quality.
Tracking air quality conditions across Minnesota
Wildfire smoke is still impacting air quality across Minnesota. Here's a look at conditions at 8 a.m. on Friday.
Wildfire smoke is still impacting air quality across Minnesota. Here's a look at conditions at 8 a.m. on Friday.
Wildfire smoke impacting air quality in Canada, US
While northern Minnesota is battling more than a dozen wildfires, Canada is dealing with nearly 900 wildfires burning nearly 2.5 million acres. FOX’s Asher Redd has the latest on smoke impact and air quality concerns.
While northern Minnesota is battling more than a dozen wildfires, Canada is dealing with nearly 900 wildfires burning nearly 2.5 million acres. FOX’s Asher Redd has the latest on smoke impact and air quality concerns.
Scientists explain why wildfires are becoming more severe
Wildfires are a natural part of many forest ecosystems, but scientists say today's fires are becoming larger and more severe than forests are adapted to handle. Here's why.
Wildfires are a natural part of many forest ecosystems, but scientists say today's fires are becoming larger and more severe than forests are adapted to handle. Here's why.
Minnesota weather: Heat wave continues as wildfire smoke retreats for some Friday
Wildfire smoke continues to retreat from the Twin Cities Friday, but the heat wave isn't letting up as temperatures soar into the 90s ahead of a slight chance of evening thunderstorms.
Wildfire smoke continues to retreat from the Twin Cities Friday, but the heat wave isn't letting up as temperatures soar into the 90s ahead of a slight chance of evening thunderstorms.
Outfitters working on rescues amid MN wildfires
Outfitters who usually help guide people into the wilderness are now helping guide people out amid wildfires in northern Minnesota. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more.
Outfitters who usually help guide people into the wilderness are now helping guide people out amid wildfires in northern Minnesota. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more.
Twin Cities wildfire smoke: Some head outside despite health warnings
As wildfire smoke drifts into the Twin Cities, many people are choosing to stay inside, but some are still heading outdoors despite the health warnings.
As wildfire smoke drifts into the Twin Cities, many people are choosing to stay inside, but some are still heading outdoors despite the health warnings.
Minnesotans feel the impact of smokey air
Many Minnesotans stayed inside amid poor air quality due to wildfires in the north. But for some, the smoke wasn't bothersome. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more.
Many Minnesotans stayed inside amid poor air quality due to wildfires in the north. But for some, the smoke wasn't bothersome. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more.
Minnesotans brave the smokey, hazardous air
Despite the smokey air, some Minnesotans still made it outside. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has more.
Despite the smokey air, some Minnesotans still made it outside. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has more.
Northern Minnesota wildfires continue to blaze
The wildfires in northern Minnesota are continuing to burn and spread, causing hazardous air across the state. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the latest.
The wildfires in northern Minnesota are continuing to burn and spread, causing hazardous air across the state. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the latest.
Decreased foot traffic in Minneapolis amid hazardous air
Many people stayed inside Thursday at the air quality became hazardous for all due to wildfires in the northern part of the state. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Many people stayed inside Thursday at the air quality became hazardous for all due to wildfires in the northern part of the state. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.