Fires

Even with dry conditions, the Superior National Forest burned over 2,000 prescribed acres in efforts to return fire to the landscape.

Multiple area homes in Red Lake's BOT, or Back of Town, neighborhood were impacted by the house explosion on Oct. 4, 2024.

Fire danger is very high in much of the state and extreme in some areas, with the National Weather Service signaling a Red Flag Warning in 39 Minnesota counties on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024.

For millennia, the Great Lakes Anishinaabe used traditional fire practices to manage the forests of Northeastern Minnesota. Today, science is capturing the frequency and severity of those fires to understand how communities might recreate their relationship with the land.

Due to propane tanks and a gas station on the premises, neighboring businesses and residences had to be evacuated during the fire response on Tuesday, Aug. 6.

A fire at the Steven Chambers building on June 6, 2024, is under investigation.

Two other adults were treated for smoke inhalation after the Tuesday morning blaze in Byron Township.

Officials from the county, Ely, Duluth, Forest Service and DNR came together to discuss preparations for an active spring wildfire season.

Minnesota law prohibits interfering with a firefighter in their official duties, including unauthorized drones that restrict aircraft. Wildfire activity has steadily climbed since mid-February as dry conditions persist.

Minnesota's warm, dry winter has led to an early spring wildfire season across the state. Experts explain more and share safety and prevention tips.