Minn. wildfires: Gov. Walz activates Guard, declares ‘peacetime emergency’

The governor’s office said multiple fires have ignited since Friday under continuing dry, hot and windy conditions.
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Walz activates National Guard to help fight wildfires

Tim Walz has declared a peacetime emergency and activated the National Guard to help fight wildfires in northern Minnesota.
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Fire Update: Fire crews continue to work to contain Flanders Fire

According to the Minnesota Incident Command System, the fire is more than 1,700 acres in size and was 20% contained. As of ...

Flanders fire update

As of Sunday night, the Flanders Fire near Crosslake is now 20% contained, according to the Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office ...

Size of Flanders Fire now estimated at nearly 1,700 acres, 20% contained

As of Sunday night, the Flanders Fire near Crosslake is now 20% contained, according to the Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office ...

Rain, cooler temps could help to tamp down northern Minnesota wildfires

Crews fighting an outbreak of wildfires in northern Minnesota were hoping to get a break with the expected arrival of cooler, ...
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MN wildfires: Crews work to contain burning fires

Northern Minnesota is battling two major wildfires that have scorched thousands of acres and forced local residents to ...

Two Major Fires Draw Emergency Response, Entire County Told to Evacuate

Active wildfires in Colorado and Minnesota have prompted emergency responses from state authorities, leading to mandatory ...