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.
Wildfires continue burning in northern Minnesota
At least 17 wildfires are currently burning across northern Minnesota, leading officials to close the entire Boundary Waters Canoe Area. The closure began overnight as park rangers work to evacuate visitors and keep everyone safe. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the latest.
At least 17 wildfires are currently burning across northern Minnesota, leading officials to close the entire Boundary Waters Canoe Area. The closure began overnight as park rangers work to evacuate visitors and keep everyone safe. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the latest.
Minnesota wildfires close popular BWCA destinations
Two fires burning in the Superior National Forest of northern Minnesota continue to burn on Monday, causing widespread closures to areas of the BWCA.
Two fires burning in the Superior National Forest of northern Minnesota continue to burn on Monday, causing widespread closures to areas of the BWCA.
MN wildfires: 2 fires set to merge into larger blaze
Two fires burning in the Superior National Forest were on track to merge on Monday. Officials said the fires will likely keep burning in some form or fashion until the fall snowfall comes along.
Two fires burning in the Superior National Forest were on track to merge on Monday. Officials said the fires will likely keep burning in some form or fashion until the fall snowfall comes along.
MN wildfires: 2 fires could merge into massive blaze
Two burning wildfires in the Superior National Forest could merge into a huge blaze.
Two burning wildfires in the Superior National Forest could merge into a huge blaze.
Boundary Waters closed: Wildfires burn in northern MN
The entire Boundary Waters wilderness is officially closing to the public due to rapid wildfire growth in the Superior National Forest. Following a lightning storm on July 7th, multiple fires—including the 5,000-acre Thumb fire and the 3,000-acre Bear Trap fire—have rapidly expanded under dry, windy conditions.
The entire Boundary Waters wilderness is officially closing to the public due to rapid wildfire growth in the Superior National Forest. Following a lightning storm on July 7th, multiple fires—including the 5,000-acre Thumb fire and the 3,000-acre Bear Trap fire—have rapidly expanded under dry, windy conditions.
Minnesota air quality 'very unhealthy' as wildfire smoke moves in Tuesday
Wildfire smoke and dangerous heat are prompting an air quality alert for northeast Minnesota this week.
Wildfire smoke and dangerous heat are prompting an air quality alert for northeast Minnesota this week.
MN wildfires: Entire Boundary Waters to close due to fires, extreme heat
The U.S. Forest Service is closing all Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry points starting Tuesday, July 14 due to ongoing wildfires in the region and extreme weather conditions.
The U.S. Forest Service is closing all Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry points starting Tuesday, July 14 due to ongoing wildfires in the region and extreme weather conditions.
Red Flag Warning in Minnesota: DNR warns yard work, campfires can spark wildfires
As wildfires burn across northern Minnesota, state leaders and fire officials are urging everyone to take the threat seriously and follow safety measures.
As wildfires burn across northern Minnesota, state leaders and fire officials are urging everyone to take the threat seriously and follow safety measures.