New wildfires reported in BWCA, public asked to avoid area for now

The U.S. Forest Service—Superior National Forest is reporting two new wildfires in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) of northern Minnesota on Saturday.

Burntside Lake wildfire: 30 acres burn Monday northwest of Ely

A wildfire near Burntside Lake in northern Minnesota prompted emergency evacuations and a large response from several crews.

Man accused of shooting at wildfire aircraft claimed he was shooting at crows: Charges

A St. Louis County man faces several charges after authorities say he shot at an aircraft that was working to put out wildfires in northern Minnesota, claiming he thought he was shooting at crows.

Mayor Frey announces pick for next Minneapolis fire chief

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is set to announce his pick for the city's next fire chief at a news conference on Wednesday.

Rustic Inn gathers wildfire relief donations
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Two Harbors, Minnesota, mainstay the Rustic Inn and Café has begun to gather supplies for people affected by wildfires in the area – including two of their own employees. FOX 9 is joined by general manager Callie Hoff to learn about the efforts.

Flanders fire: People of interest, wildfire latest
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FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni checks in from Crow Wing County with the latest on the Flanders wildfire, and what officials are calling “people of interest” that have been identified.

Minnesota wildfires continue into Tuesday
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Crews continue to battle wildfires in north Minnesota as part of a response effort to thousands of acres burned that has involved multiple agencies. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni has the latest developments.

Minnesota wildfires: Authorities detail Flanders effort
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FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim speaks with fire crews who continue working to contain the Flanders wildfire on Monday.

Homeowner describes fleeing Flanders wildfire
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FOX 9’s Good Day speaks with a homeowner in Crosby on what they’re doing to adjust to the Flanders wildfire in Crow Wing County. Evacuee Lexi Nelson describes the moment they were told to leave due to safety.

Wildfire closes portion of highway near Iron Range in northern MN

A fire burning between Virginia and Gilbert has forced the closure of a stretch of Highway 135, drawing a large emergency response on Friday.

Man, 87, found dead after Crow Wing County house fire

An 87-year-old man was found dead after a house fire Tuesday evening in Crow Wing County. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Large fire breaks out in downtown Sauk Centre apartments

A late-night fire damaged several apartments and businesses in downtown Sauk Centre, drawing a large emergency response but leaving no one hurt earlier this week.

Residents rescued from Bloomington apartment fire
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Multiple residents were rescued from a burning apartment building in Bloomington on Monday morning. The fire was contained to the third floor, and so far, no injuries have been reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. FOX 9’s Lauren Andrego has the latest. 

Bloomington apartment fire: Residents rescued as crews battle 2-alarm blaze

Firefighters carried out multiple rescues at a burning apartment building in Bloomington on Monday as crews called a second alarm fire for additional aid.

Red flag warning issued for central, northeast Minnesota

Fire danger is extremely high in several Minnesota counties as a Red Flag Warning remains in effect through Saturday evening.

Fire destroys cat rescue home in St. Francis
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A fire destroyed a home that housed Kitten Kam Rescue in St. Francis. Several cats were saved, but some tragically died in the fire.