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Pollution near BWCA fire reaches unhealthy level

Pollution near BWCA fire reaches unhealthy level

Air pollution briefly reached unhealthy levels near the raging forest fire in northern Minnesota.

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Dayton pledges support for homeowners affected by BWCA fire

Dayton pledges support for homeowners affected by BWCA fire

The governor said today the state will do whatever it can to protect homes threatened by the fire. Officials also warned the blaze would "wake up" in coming days as dryer conditions take hold.
by Dan Kraker

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'Hotshots' adapt to watery wilderness of BWCA wildfire

'Hotshots' adapt to watery wilderness of BWCA wildfire

Elite western "hotshot" firefighters have a lot of expertise in arid and mountainous terrain, but the Pagami Creek Fire in the Boundary Waters presents challenges many of them have never faced.
by Dan Kraker

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Minnesota forest fire stalls in cooler weather

Minnesota forest fire stalls in cooler weather

A forest fire that smoldered for nearly a month on the Minnesota-Canada border before exploding this week to cover nearly 160 square miles is laying bare old disagreements over the best way to manage wildfire.

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BWCA Fire: The Latest

BWCA Fire: The Latest

Fire continues to spread in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. We get an update from this morning's official briefing.
by Dan Kraker

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FAQ: Boundary Waters fire

Frequently asked questions about the wilderness fire in northeastern Minnesota.
by Madeleine Baran

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Boundary Waters fire a positive for ecology

Boundary Waters fire a positive for ecology

It's the biggest fire the Boundary Waters have seen in more than a century. But historically, big forest fires used to be commonplace in that area. In fact, they're part of a natural process that rejuvenates the ecosystem.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Rocky Mountain team takes over Pagami Creek fire management

Rocky Mountain team takes over Pagami Creek fire management

The size and scope of fighting the Pagami Creek wildfire in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is growing by leaps and bounds.
by Dan Kraker

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BWCA fire pauses with help from weather

BWCA fire pauses with help from weather

Rain, cooler temperatures and even a few snow showers helped more than 300 firefighters on Wednesday as they continued to struggle to get a handle on the Pagami Creek wildfire.
by Dan Kraker

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