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Xcel Energy says its facilities appeared to have role in igniting Texas wildfire

Xcel Energy says its facilities appeared to have role in igniting Texas wildfire

The utility provider Xcel Energy says its facilities appeared to have played a role in igniting a massive wildfire in the Texas Panhandle that grew to the largest blaze in state history. The provider made the statement in a news release Thursday.
by The Associated Press

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Wildfires burn thousands of acres in southern, western Minnesota

Wildfires burn thousands of acres in southern, western Minnesota

Wildfires in southern and western Minnesota left at least three people injured and burned more than 3,000 acres Sunday amid warm weather, gusty winds and low humidity.
by Cari Spencer and Nicole Ki

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Minnesota braces for potentially severe wildfire season

Minnesota braces for potentially severe wildfire season

More than 50 wildfires have already been reported in Minnesota this year. It is an early indication of what could become an especially active spring fire season after a historically warm and dry winter.
by Dan Kraker

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Camp Nenookaasi fire under investigation, Minneapolis fire officials say

Camp Nenookaasi fire under investigation, Minneapolis fire officials say

Two people were treated for minor burns and smoke inhalation at the encampment of unsheltered people, but no serious injuries or deaths were reported. The two-alarm fire burned quickly through tents and yurts.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox and Matt Sepic

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A wildfire scorching the Texas Panhandle has grown to the largest in state history

A wildfire scorching the Texas Panhandle has grown to the largest in state history

A wildfire spreading across the Texas Panhandle has become the largest in state history. Authorities say the Smokehouse Creek fire grew Thursday to nearly 1,700 square miles of scorched rural ranchlands and destroyed homes.
by The Associated Press

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Grain elevator fire strains Hawley water supply

Grain elevator fire strains Hawley water supply

Schools are closed Monday and residents are asked to limit water use in the northwestern Minnesota town of Hawley, after a massive fire overnight.
by Dan Gunderson

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Pedestrian struck, killed by Metro Transit bus in St. Paul

Pedestrian struck, killed by Metro Transit bus in St. Paul

A pedestrian died after being struck by a Metro Transit bus in St. Paul early Wednesday. It’s the second fatal pedestrian crash involving a Metro Transit bus in three weeks.
by MPR News Staff

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