Hazardous air quality forecast for much of Minnesota Thursday as fires grow

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Crews continue to battle wildfires in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

 was moved from “Ready” to “Set” evacuation status today. The next step — if the fire continues to spread — would be a “Go” evacuation order.

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The end of the Gunflint was moved from “Ready” to “Set” evacuation status today. The next step — if the fire continues to spread — would be a “Go” evacuation order.

Crews continue to battle wildfires in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

The end of the Gunflint was moved from “Ready” to “Set” evacuation status today. The next step — if the fire continues to spread — would be a “Go” evacuation order.


Minnesota wildfires continue to burn

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