Fire Danger: Red Flag Warning in northwest MN
The National Weather Service (NWS) is warning residents about a Red Flag Warning for seven northwest counties facing extreme fire risk on Sunday.
Fire Danger: Red Flag Warning in southwest and south-central MN
The National Weather Service (NWS) is warning residents about a Red Flag Warning for 16 counties facing extreme fire risk on Saturday.
Fire risk: Red Flag Warning issued for western half of Minnesota
Officials are issuing a Red Flag Warning as conditions create an extreme fire risk for counties along the western border, west central and southwest parts of Minnesota.
Minneapolis crews battle fire at vacant apartment building
Minneapolis crews are battling a fire at a vacant apartment building early Thursday morning.
Fire at vacant Mpls apartment building
Crews are battling a large fire at a vacant apartment building early Thursday morning. Fire officials believe squatters may have started the fire.
Fire at Fridley apartment building displaces people in 27 units
A fire at a Fridley apartment building on Wednesday displaced people from 27 units, officials said.
Hot air balloon hits power line, starts fire in Rochester
A crash between a power line and a hot air balloon on Wednesday night started a fire in Rochester prior to authorities extinguishing the blaze.
2 dead after fire on Red Lake Reservation, FBI and ATF investigating
Two people are dead after a structure fire on Red Lake Reservation on Friday.
Drone interrupts wildfire battle near Split Rock Lighthouse in northern MN
State authorities are warning drone pilots after a drone flying near a wildfire burning in northern Minnesota interfered with firefighting efforts.
Cause of Minneapolis encampment fire undetermined
The cause of the fire at an encampment in Minneapolis that left two people injured remains undetermined.
Man dies after garage fire in Becker County
A man has died from injuries sustained during a garage fire on Tuesday in northern Minnesota.
Roseville fire leaves 1 dead, authorities investigating cause
A fire in a single-family home on Monday left one person dead and authorities investigating what caused it.
DNR keeping an eye on fire danger in MN
Warm dry winter conditions creating challenges and concerns for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Already this year Red Flag Warnings have been declared and fire crews have battled wildfires. Sunday morning DNR Wildfire Prevention Specialist Karen Harrison shares some of what the DNR is tracking into the spring. She also points out that people are responsible for 90% of wildfires, and prevention is key especially as people get out to enjoy warm weather earlier in the year.
Lutsen Lodge fire: Investigators will be digging through debris next week
Investigators with the State Fire Marshal's office will be digging through debris at the site of the Lutsen Resort fire next week as they work to determine what caused the Feb. 6 fire that turned the historic building into rubble.
Large grassfire burns near Hastings, Minn.
A grassfire burned along Highway 61 just north of Hastings, Minn. on Wednesday, as fire danger is high across Minnesota.
Minneapolis firefighters evacuate residents from burning townhome
Fire crews evacuated residents from a burning townhome in Minneapolis late Monday night.
Waseca wildfire: 3 injured, multiple residents evacuated
A large wildfire north of Waseca, Minnesota, caused several residents to evacuate and injured three people Sunday.
Waseca wildfire: Fire burning on 1,000 acres
Crews in southern Minnesota are battling a large wildfire on the northside of Waseca, Minn. Sunday afternoon.
DNR issues Red Flag Warning due to extreme fire risk in parts of Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has issued a Red Flag Warning for counties in southeast and south-central Minnesota.
Mpls city leaders on homeless encampment [RAW]
The Minneapolis City Council Members and service providers are announcing collaborative efforts to address encampments after a homeless encampment burned down in Minneapolis Thursday.