Fires in Minnesota forests

Stripped ash tree bark reveals tunnels created by emerald ash borers.

What to do with all that dead wood? Forest mortality and wildfire risk

Jeremy Fauske from the MN DNR forestry division discusses how forest mortality influences wildfire risk. The "Fires in MN forests" series is produced by Mark Jacobs.

The Pagami Creek Fire burned about 93,000 acres in the Boundary Waters Wilderness east of Ely.

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Fire in MN Forests: The role of Traditional Ecological Knowledge

Ben Benoit from the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe discusses the role of Traditional Ecological Knowledge in fire mitigation. The "Fires in MN Forests" series is produced by Mark Jacobs.

The Jenkins Creek Fire burns in St. Louis County. The fire began May 12, 2025.

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How does the DNR predict where forest fires will flare up?

Travis Verdegan, fire predictive services coordinator, discusses how the DNR makes forest fire decisions. The "Fire in MN forests" series is produced by Mark Jacobs.

A wildland firefighter watches as a helicopter drops flame retardant from above to tamp down flames of a wildfire in a Minnesota forest.

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How insects impact MN wildfires: Calculating risk and finding solutions

Brian Schwingle, MN DNR forest health program coordinator, discusses how invasive species impact wildfires. The "Fire in MN forests" series is produced by Mark Jacobs.