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What does it mean to "contain" a wildfire?
To measure containment, officials use percentages instead of miles covered. The measurement describes "how much of a wildfire ...
Hot, dry weather challenges wildfire suppression efforts in northeastern Minnesota
Major wildfires that have ripped through northeastern Minnesota are largely contained, but the hot, dry weather is expected ...
Heavy smoke expected in Minnesota as dangerous Canadian wildfires force 17K to evacuate
Minnesota authorities warned of unhealthy levels of exposure to particles from wildfires. Symptoms include shortness of ...
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MN wildfires: Weather conditions 'ripe' for fire expansion, state officials warn
With state authorities now focused on wildfire recovery, officials warn that flames can still easily spread under the ...
Gov. Tim Walz to wildfire-stricken northern Minnesota: "The state is going to be there"
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says the recovery effort is now underway amid the weekslong fight to contain several wildfires near ...
Wildfire smoke engulfs the Twin Cities and rain isn't helping
It literally smells like campfire in the Twin Cities. Why isn't the rain helping clear out the smoke? According to the ...
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Wildfire smoke to linger into Wednesday
Canadian wildfire smoke which has gripped the Upper Midwest over the last several days is expected to linger into Wednesday ...
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Wildfire near Boundary Waters remains uncontained, Jenkins wildfire holding steady near containment
The Horse River wildfire, which is significantly smaller at 13 acres, is 0% contained as of Monday. That fire is near the ...