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2 wildfires in northeast Minnesota under control
Two wildfires burning in northeast Minnesota over the weekend are under control as of Tuesday morning, according to officials.
Air quality alert issued across Minnesota
The Pollution Control Agency issued an air quality alert for the entire state of Minnesota due to smoke from the Canadian wildfires. The alert is scheduled to expire Friday morning.
Wildfire smoke triggers air quality alert in Minnesota
An air quality alert has been issued for northern Minnesota due to wildfire smoke coming from Canada.
Air quality alert in Minnesota
Wildfire smoke from Canada has prompted an air quality alert in the northern half of Minnesota on Tuesday.
Wisconsin wildfires: Nearly 3,000 acres burning in Monroe County
A wildfire is burning on nearly 3,000 acres in western Wisconsin on Thursday amid red flag warnings across the state and portions of the Midwest.
Red Flag Warning issued in several Minnesota counties due to fire risk
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for 10 Minnesota Counties.
Crews battle fire at Carlos Avery Wildlife Management Area
Fire crews worked to knock down the flames of a brush fire that burned at Carlos Avery Wildlife Management Area in Anoka County on Wednesday.
Most of Minnesota under burning restrictions due to fire risk
Much of Minnesota is under burning restrictions amid ongoing drought conditions, the Minnesota DNR said on Wednesday. The DNR is restricting open burning due to an increased risk of wildfires due to dry conditions across much of the state.
U.S. Forest Service lookout dies in McKinney Fire when she wouldn't evacuate
A U.S. Forest Service fire lookout of 50 years died when she didn't heed advice to leave her home, which was overtaken by the McKinney Fire in Siskiyou County, officials said.
Japanese city searching for wild monkeys after nearly 40 people attacked
The wild monkey attacks have reportedly included a 4-year-old girl who was scratched during an apartment break-in. In another incident, a monkey breached a kindergarten classroom.
Governor declares emergency over wildfire near Yosemite
A fast-moving brush fire near Yosemite National Park exploded in size Saturday into one of California’s largest wildfires of the year, prompting evacuation orders for thousands of people and shutting off power to more than 2,000 homes and businesses.
Sprinklers installed to protect iconic sequoia trees from wildfire in Yosemite National Park
Hundreds of the iconic, larger-than-life sequoias in Yosemite National Park are under threat as the Washburn Fire continues to burn.
Biden signs off on hefty pay raise for federal firefighters through 2023
The move affects more than 16,000 firefighters and comes as much of the West braces for a difficult wildfire season.
How wildfires get their names
Unlike hurricanes and tropical storms, whose storm names are determined by a central authority, naming wildfires are left up to the fire unit, incident commander, or dispatch center in the jurisdiction where the fire began.
Saving your wine one bite at a time: Oregon winery uses goats to fend off wildfires
A vineyard in Oregon practices grazing-based viticulture, using animals to help improve their wine and protect the farm from wildfires.
How to safely put out your campfire or backyard fire
One small spark can lead to widespread destruction in the blink of an eye. That’s apparent when you look at the aftermath of the Vermillion fire, which burned more than 80 acres of marsh and swamp in Blaine.
Wildfire warning: With dry conditions, a small fire can lead to destruction
One small spark can lead to widespread destruction in the blink of an eye. That’s apparent when you look at the aftermath of the Vermillion fire, which burned more than 80 acres of marsh and swamp in Blaine.
New Mexico governor asks Biden to declare disaster for wildfire
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is asking President Joe Biden to declare a disaster as firefighters scramble to clear brush, build fire lines and spray water to keep the largest blaze burning in the U.S. from destroying more homes.
Sheep helping with wildfire prevention
As wildfire season begins throughout some of the country, all measures are currently being taken to combat them – even using wildlife to clear acres of land.