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.
Minneapolis has world's worst air quality Thursday amid wildfire smoke
Minneapolis has one of the worst air qualities in the world on Thursday morning as wildfire smoke continues to blanket much of the state.
Minneapolis has one of the worst air qualities in the world on Thursday morning as wildfire smoke continues to blanket much of the state.
Hazardous air quality in Twin Cities as wildfires continue to burn
More than a dozen wildfires continue burning across northern Minnesota, collectively known as the July Lightning Event. Smoke from the wildfires has spread south, triggering air quality alerts across much of Minnesota, including hazardous conditions in the Twin Cities Thursday morning.
More than a dozen wildfires continue burning across northern Minnesota, collectively known as the July Lightning Event. Smoke from the wildfires has spread south, triggering air quality alerts across much of Minnesota, including hazardous conditions in the Twin Cities Thursday morning.
When will the air quality in Minnesota improve: Timeline
Wildfires in northern Minnesota and Canada have brought a blanket of smoke to the state, making the air quality hazardous in most areas.
Wildfires in northern Minnesota and Canada have brought a blanket of smoke to the state, making the air quality hazardous in most areas.
Map: Current air quality from wildfire smoke in Minnesota
Heavy smoke from wildfires in northern Minnesota and Canada has spread across Minnesota, prompting air quality alerts warning that outdoor activities could be hazardous. See where air quality conditions at at their worst.
Heavy smoke from wildfires in northern Minnesota and Canada has spread across Minnesota, prompting air quality alerts warning that outdoor activities could be hazardous. See where air quality conditions at at their worst.
MN weather: Thursday afternoon air quality update
Hazardous air quality continues across much of Minnesota on Thursday as wildfire smoke lingers over the state. FOX 9 meteorologist Keith Marler explains when conditions are expected to improve and how long the smoke could stick around.
Hazardous air quality continues across much of Minnesota on Thursday as wildfire smoke lingers over the state. FOX 9 meteorologist Keith Marler explains when conditions are expected to improve and how long the smoke could stick around.
BWCA closure extended again amid ongoing wildfires
FOX 9's Soyoung Kim reports from northern Minnesota, where wildfire smoke has worsened, and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness closure has been extended again through Sunday.
FOX 9's Soyoung Kim reports from northern Minnesota, where wildfire smoke has worsened, and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness closure has been extended again through Sunday.
Northern Minnesota wildfires: The latest conditions
Wildfires in northern Minnesota are still burning, leading to ongoing emergency responses and expanded evacuation orders. The ongoing conditions are making it increasingly difficult for crews to battle the fires effectively. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz reports.
Wildfires in northern Minnesota are still burning, leading to ongoing emergency responses and expanded evacuation orders. The ongoing conditions are making it increasingly difficult for crews to battle the fires effectively. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz reports.