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Minnesota Wildfires

MPR News keeps track of real-time wildfire updates so you can keep yourself and your family safe. Check out current air quality conditions with our map of the latest AQI sensor readings, or scroll down for other news about wildfires in Minnesota.

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At Wildfire Academy, the next generation joins a firefighting lineage

At Wildfire Academy, the next generation joins a firefighting lineage

Through more than 20 years of Wildfire Academy, thousands of wildland firefighters have learned, and later passed along, the skills of a dangerous job.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Wildfire smoke in Minnesota: How to best protect your health and your home

Wildfire smoke in Minnesota: How to best protect your health and your home

Canada’s wildfire season is off to its worst start on record, and another air quality alert is in effect. Here’s what to know as smoky skies become more of a pattern than a novelty.
by Grace Birnstengel

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Favorable weather helping crews battling wildfire in Superior National Forest

Favorable weather helping crews battling wildfire in Superior National Forest

Crews continued working Friday to fully contain a wildfire burning in the Superior National Forest in northeast Minnesota. The Fry Fire, which started Wednesday just north of Minnesota Highway 1, about four miles northwest of Isabella.
by MPR News Staff

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Air quality alert for southern Minnesota extended through 11 p.m. Monday

Air quality alert for southern Minnesota extended through 11 p.m. Monday

Smoke from Canadian wildfires continued to create hazy conditions across Minnesota on Monday morning. An air quality alert is in effect for southern Minnesota through 11 p.m.
by MPR News Staff

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How will Canada wildfires affect Minnesota air quality in 2024?

How will Canada wildfires affect Minnesota air quality in 2024?

Drought, strong winds, warmer temperatures and a dry winter have created perfect conditions for a dangerous wildfire season — both here in Minnesota and across the border in Canada. Last summer, heavy smoke drifted south into Minnesota, causing a record number of air quality alerts.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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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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'Zombie fires' under snow raise concern for upcoming wildfire season

'Zombie fires' under snow raise concern for upcoming wildfire season

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources wildfire operations supervisor William Glesener explained how fires can burn under snow blankets and lead to a more active wildfire season.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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