Smoke, ash reduce visibility in northern Minnesota
FOX 9's Soyoung Kim reports from Garden Lake near Fernberg Road, where heavy smoke and falling ash have reduced visibility. Officials have closed the road beyond the bridge and continue urging residents to stay alert for possible evacuations.
FOX 9's Soyoung Kim reports from Garden Lake near Fernberg Road, where heavy smoke and falling ash have reduced visibility. Officials have closed the road beyond the bridge and continue urging residents to stay alert for possible evacuations.
Wildfire smoke blankets Ely as fires continue burning
FOX 9's Soyoung Kim reports from Ely, where thick wildfire smoke and falling ash continue to impact the community as crews battle 17 active wildfires across northern Minnesota.
FOX 9's Soyoung Kim reports from Ely, where thick wildfire smoke and falling ash continue to impact the community as crews battle 17 active wildfires across northern Minnesota.
MN wildfires: Walz extends emergency, campers rescued
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and the state's Executive Council have voted to extend a peacetime emergency for an additional 30 days in response to rapidly growing wildfires in northern Minnesota. Currently, there are 17 active fires burning in and around the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and the state's Executive Council have voted to extend a peacetime emergency for an additional 30 days in response to rapidly growing wildfires in northern Minnesota. Currently, there are 17 active fires burning in and around the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Gov. Walz details rescue effort for campers caught in fires
The Canadian Air Force is helping with the rescue of YMCA campers from Minnesota that got caught across the border in the middle of burning wildfires.
The Canadian Air Force is helping with the rescue of YMCA campers from Minnesota that got caught across the border in the middle of burning wildfires.
Minnesota YMCA campers rescued after being stranded in Canada by wildfires
Gov. Tim Walz said officials are working to rescue two groups of YMCA campers from Minnesota who were stranded near the United States-Canadian border in a remote area where wildfires are heavily burning.
Gov. Tim Walz said officials are working to rescue two groups of YMCA campers from Minnesota who were stranded near the United States-Canadian border in a remote area where wildfires are heavily burning.
Walz on rescue of YMCA campers caught in wildfires
Two groups of YMCA campers from Minnesota are being rescued by the Canadian Air Force after being caught in the middle of the wildfires in the remote Canadian wilderness.
Two groups of YMCA campers from Minnesota are being rescued by the Canadian Air Force after being caught in the middle of the wildfires in the remote Canadian wilderness.
Walz to receive briefing on northern MN wildfires
Gov. Tim Walz and Minnesota's Emergency Executive Council are scheduled to meet Wednesday for a briefing on the 17 active wildfires in northern Minnesota and vote on a possible 30-day extension of the state's executive peacetime emergency order.
Gov. Tim Walz and Minnesota's Emergency Executive Council are scheduled to meet Wednesday for a briefing on the 17 active wildfires in northern Minnesota and vote on a possible 30-day extension of the state's executive peacetime emergency order.
MN weather: Heat wave, air quality alert Wednesday
The heat wave continues Wednesday with another day of 90-degree temperatures across Minnesota. Wildfire smoke will also impact air quality as an extreme heat warning remains in effect. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the forecast.
The heat wave continues Wednesday with another day of 90-degree temperatures across Minnesota. Wildfire smoke will also impact air quality as an extreme heat warning remains in effect. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the forecast.
BWCA wildfires forces closure for 3rd time ever
Numerous wildfires are raging in northern Minnesota, as fast-burning flames are forcing the entire Boundary Waters Canoe Area to close for only the third time ever. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim is live from St. Louis County with the latest on containment efforts.
Numerous wildfires are raging in northern Minnesota, as fast-burning flames are forcing the entire Boundary Waters Canoe Area to close for only the third time ever. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim is live from St. Louis County with the latest on containment efforts.
Hot weather fueling wildfires in Minnesota
Wildfires burning in northern Minnesota continue to be fueled by warm, dry weather in the forecast. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim has the latest from Babbitt in St. Louis County.
Wildfires burning in northern Minnesota continue to be fueled by warm, dry weather in the forecast. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim has the latest from Babbitt in St. Louis County.
Extreme heat lingers in Minnesota
As Minnesota continues to deal with extremely warm conditions this week, FOX 9’s team coverage outlines what to expect next and how athletes at the USA Cup are adjusting.
As Minnesota continues to deal with extremely warm conditions this week, FOX 9’s team coverage outlines what to expect next and how athletes at the USA Cup are adjusting.
Mom recounts family's escape from BWCA wildfire
A Minnesota family was forced to rapidly evacuate their campsite in the Boundary Waters on Monday as wildfires quickly encroached on their location.
A Minnesota family was forced to rapidly evacuate their campsite in the Boundary Waters on Monday as wildfires quickly encroached on their location.
MN wildfires: Babbitt opens evacuation shelter
The City of Babbitt has stepped up to host a public evacuation center for people displaced by wildfires in northern Minnesota at its municipal building to shelter displaced residents, while opening its local arena to house evacuated pets and large animals. Babbitt Mayor Andrea Zupancich discusses the community's rapid volunteer response, the urgent need for supplies.
The City of Babbitt has stepped up to host a public evacuation center for people displaced by wildfires in northern Minnesota at its municipal building to shelter displaced residents, while opening its local arena to house evacuated pets and large animals. Babbitt Mayor Andrea Zupancich discusses the community's rapid volunteer response, the urgent need for supplies.
MN wildfires: Family abandons camps to escape fires
Due to raging wildfires in northern Minnesota, evacuations are underway for communities north of Ely, and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area has officially closed. Evacuee Bailey Shinn joined All Day to share her family's escape from the wildfires.
Due to raging wildfires in northern Minnesota, evacuations are underway for communities north of Ely, and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area has officially closed. Evacuee Bailey Shinn joined All Day to share her family's escape from the wildfires.
MN weather: Wildfire smoke to impact air quality
Smoke from wildfires burning in northern Minnesota and Canada is expected to spread across much of the state this week. FOX 9 Meteorologist Keith Marler breaks down the latest air quality forecast and what to expect over the coming days.
Smoke from wildfires burning in northern Minnesota and Canada is expected to spread across much of the state this week. FOX 9 Meteorologist Keith Marler breaks down the latest air quality forecast and what to expect over the coming days.
MN wildfires update: Fires burning over the border
Wildfires burning in the Superior National Forest that have forced closures in the Boundary Waters have now expanded have have crossed the border into Canada. On FOX 9 All Day, we got an update on the situation from St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay.
Wildfires burning in the Superior National Forest that have forced closures in the Boundary Waters have now expanded have have crossed the border into Canada. On FOX 9 All Day, we got an update on the situation from St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay.
Minnesota wildfires prompt closures, evacuation orders
The latest updates on the wildfires burning across northern Minnesota and southern Canada, prompting closures and evacuations.
The latest updates on the wildfires burning across northern Minnesota and southern Canada, prompting closures and evacuations.
Minnesota weather: Air quality alert for wildfire smoke across MN, WI
Smoke from wildfires burning in northern Minnesota and Canada has prompted an expanded air quality alert across much of the state, while dry, hot and windy conditions continue to fuel extreme fire danger in the northeast.
Smoke from wildfires burning in northern Minnesota and Canada has prompted an expanded air quality alert across much of the state, while dry, hot and windy conditions continue to fuel extreme fire danger in the northeast.
Walz: More wildfires likely in northern Minnesota
Gov. Tim Walz says Minnesota is likely at the beginning of a long wildfire season as crews battle multiple fires in northern Minnesota. While there are currently no reported injuries or threatened structures, more fires and additional spread are expected.
Gov. Tim Walz says Minnesota is likely at the beginning of a long wildfire season as crews battle multiple fires in northern Minnesota. While there are currently no reported injuries or threatened structures, more fires and additional spread are expected.
MN wildfires: 17 people evacuated from Boundary Waters
Over a dozen wildfires are burning across northern Minnesota, with thousands of acres already scorched and the number climbing. The entire Boundary Waters Canoe Area has been closed, and at least 17 people have been air-evacuated due to the rapid spread of the fire. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the latest.
Over a dozen wildfires are burning across northern Minnesota, with thousands of acres already scorched and the number climbing. The entire Boundary Waters Canoe Area has been closed, and at least 17 people have been air-evacuated due to the rapid spread of the fire. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the latest.