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Disasters

The Canadian firefighting effort is gearing up

Across the northern border, Canadian firefighters are gathering to fight the same fire as it crosses into Ontario. MPR's Greta Cunningham talked with Dave Jackson, the fire information officer for "Thunder Bay 37," the Canadian name for the Ham Lake Fire.

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Residents of upper Gunflint Trail to be allowed back briefly

Residents of upper Gunflint Trail to be allowed back briefly

The Gunflint Trail fire has consumed 75,000 acres so far -- about half in the U.S. and half in Canada. Fire officials are now predicting if conditions remain the same, they could have the fire contained by Sunday.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Sprinklers saving houses in Ham Lake fire

George Carlson, who started Wildfire Sprinkler, talks about how his exterior sprinkler systems keep fires away from houses.

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All not lost on Gunflint Trail

All not lost on Gunflint Trail

Rain showers helped the Ham Lake fire settle down on Monday. Officials say the fire made little new progress. Meanwhile, residents said they're now worrying more about the future.
by Bob Kelleher

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Wind causes more concerns along Gunflint Trail

Wind causes more concerns along Gunflint Trail

Strong winds created some spectacular fire on Sunday on the Ham Lake fire, burning near the Gunflint Trail. But fire officials say they were able to keep the flames from reaching homes and resorts on Gunflint and Loon Lakes.
by Bob Kelleher

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Dry weather fueling Ham Lake fire

Dry weather fueling Ham Lake fire

Warm and dry weather is helping the Ham Lake fire along the Gunflint Trail to grow. It has burned 47 square miles, and officials have expanded the evacuation area. Firefighters are hoping for better weather. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with reporter Tim Post, who's in Grand Marais.

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Fire on the Gunflint Trail

Fire on the Gunflint Trail

As fires blaze across the U.S. and in northeastern Minnesota, midmorning explores the conditions that challenge forest fire management.

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Evacuation ordered in Gunflint Lodge area

Evacuation ordered in Gunflint Lodge area

Firefighters are slogging through another day at the Ham Lake fire at the end of the Gunflint Trail in northeastern Minnesota. Officials evacuated the Gunflint Lodge neighborhood Thursday afternoon as smoke blanketed the area and the fire pushed forward.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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