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.
Minnesota heat wave: Wildfires burn, beaches close
A peacetime emergency has been declared as wildfires burn in northern Minnesota amid the current heat wave. Meanwhile, in the metro, several beaches are closed to swimmers due to high bacteria levels. FOX 9’s Bill Keller has more on the extreme heat.
A peacetime emergency has been declared as wildfires burn in northern Minnesota amid the current heat wave. Meanwhile, in the metro, several beaches are closed to swimmers due to high bacteria levels. FOX 9’s Bill Keller has more on the extreme heat.
MN wildfires: 19 fires burning in northern MN
Gov. Tim Walz has declared an emergency as 19 wildfires are burning in northern Minnesota.
Gov. Tim Walz has declared an emergency as 19 wildfires are burning in northern Minnesota.
MN wildfires: Gov. Walz declares emergency, mobilizes National Guard
Governor Tim Walz has declared a peacetime emergency and has mobilized the Minnesota National Guard to provide assistance to deal with multiple wildfires that have broken out in northern Minnesota.
Governor Tim Walz has declared a peacetime emergency and has mobilized the Minnesota National Guard to provide assistance to deal with multiple wildfires that have broken out in northern Minnesota.
MN wildfires closing access to part of Gunflint Ranger District
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service is closing public access to the northwestern portion of the Gunflint Ranger District in response to a wildfire in Quetico Provincial Park.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service is closing public access to the northwestern portion of the Gunflint Ranger District in response to a wildfire in Quetico Provincial Park.
Multiple active wildfires burning in Superior National Forest
Authorities are working to suppress and contain multiple wildfires that broke out in Superior National Forest this week, and state officials say additional firefighting resources are "limited due to fire activity across the country."
Authorities are working to suppress and contain multiple wildfires that broke out in Superior National Forest this week, and state officials say additional firefighting resources are "limited due to fire activity across the country."
3 firefighters die fighting Snyder Fire near Colorado-Utah border
The fast-moving flames of a wildfire burning near the Colorado-Utah border claimed the lives of three firefighters and injured two others who had huddled inside emergency shelters to escape the blaze.
The fast-moving flames of a wildfire burning near the Colorado-Utah border claimed the lives of three firefighters and injured two others who had huddled inside emergency shelters to escape the blaze.
Palisades fire arson trial: New evidence introduced
Prosecutors introduced new evidence in the federal arson trial for the man accused of starting what the government says eventually grew into the deadly Palisades fire last January. It's one of the most destructive and deadly wildfires in L.A. history, destroying thousands of homes and killing 12 people. FOX's Sarah Alegre has more.
Prosecutors introduced new evidence in the federal arson trial for the man accused of starting what the government says eventually grew into the deadly Palisades fire last January. It's one of the most destructive and deadly wildfires in L.A. history, destroying thousands of homes and killing 12 people. FOX's Sarah Alegre has more.
Judge caps attorneys’ legal fees in Maui wildfire settlement
A Maui judge has significantly reduced the legal fees related to the $4.03 billion Maui wildfire settlement, awarding victims’ lawyers a fraction of the $1 billion they had sought.
A Maui judge has significantly reduced the legal fees related to the $4.03 billion Maui wildfire settlement, awarding victims’ lawyers a fraction of the $1 billion they had sought.
St. Paul company's water scooping floats help fight wildfires in northern Minnesota
A St. Paul-based company is taking wildfire fighting to new heights with a water scooping system designed for Minnesota’s lakes.
A St. Paul-based company is taking wildfire fighting to new heights with a water scooping system designed for Minnesota’s lakes.
Twin Cities company helps wildfire efforts
A St. Paul company is helping fight wildfires in northern Minnesota. FOX 9’s Maury Glover shows us the new water scooping system that can shave critical minutes off of firefighting efforts.
A St. Paul company is helping fight wildfires in northern Minnesota. FOX 9’s Maury Glover shows us the new water scooping system that can shave critical minutes off of firefighting efforts.
Boundary Waters campfire burning ban in effect
If you’re planning a trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) in northern Minnesota this month, you’ll need to plan your trip around latest burning ban restrictions due to dry conditions and renewed wildfire concerns. FOX 9 has what you need to know.
If you’re planning a trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) in northern Minnesota this month, you’ll need to plan your trip around latest burning ban restrictions due to dry conditions and renewed wildfire concerns. FOX 9 has what you need to know.
U.S. Forestry Service: BWCA wildfires caused by lightning
The U.S. Forestry Service said Sunday three recent wildfires in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area were caused by lightning. Tim Engrav with the U.S. Forestry Service joined FOX 9 News 9 for an update.
The U.S. Forestry Service said Sunday three recent wildfires in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area were caused by lightning. Tim Engrav with the U.S. Forestry Service joined FOX 9 News 9 for an update.