Minnesota Wildfires News Monitoring

Minnesota wildfires: Jenkins Creek now 75% contained, Camp House up to 90%

The Minnesota National Guard is set to join the firefighting efforts in northern Minnesota as twin fires burn in the Superior National Forest. (FOX 9) - Wildfires that have raged for weeks throughout northern Minnesota are becoming more contained by crews …

Evacuation orders ease as firefighters advance against wildfires

The Camp House Fire in Brimson and the Jenkins Creek Fire burning in a remote area south of Babbitt are now at 90% and 70% containment, respectively. ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. — An update Saturday from the Eastern Area Complex Incident Management Team said …

Another quiet, sunny weekend ahead for Minnesota

By Adam Del Rosso Adam Del Rosso Adam Del Rosso Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, weather has been a passion for Adam for as long as he can remember! Whether it was thunderstorms or winter storms, Adam has always been geeking out. After earning …

Minnesota wildfires: Crews hold Brimson Complex fires perimeter, fight against wildfires continue

FOX 9's Cody Matz shares the latest on the wildfires burning in northern Minnesota, and how close crews are to containing them. BRIMSON, Minn. (FOX 9) - Firefighters say they made "steady progress" in containing the Jenkins Creek fire, while …

Lightning ignites small wildfire in the BWCA

Lightning started a small wildfire in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The Horse River Fire is 5-10 acres. Aircraft spotted the smoke Thursday, and fire management staff found a tree that was struck on a ridge. There isn’t much blowdown, but …

Chinook ‘Boomer’ pilot helps fight wildfires

BRIMSON, Minn. (Northern News Now) - With more progress on containment of the wildfires, we are taking a closer look at the efforts and resources used to help. Boomer is a Chinook 47 helicopter that came to help fight the fires. It was piloted by Earl …

Wildfire burning in Oracle tops 1,200 acres

Low humidity and high wind gusts are a concern this weekend for firefighters trying to contain the Cody Fire as it continues to burn near Oracle, about 40 miles north of Tucson. The fire, which continues to be at 5% containment, had covered approximately 1 …

Urgent Scam Warning Now Issued To All Motorists In Minnesota

Holiday weekends, such as Memorial Day weekend, the Fourth of July, and more, bring millions of motorists onto the roads across the country. According to AAA, an estimated 45.1 million Americans are expected to travel domestically over Memorial Day weekend …

Fire danger remains High in Minnesota, Moderate for Wisconsin

As we approach the long, holiday weekend, residents should be aware of current fire danger and burning restrictions in their area. This is the first big holiday weekend following the May 11-12 start dates of the wildfires in St. Louis and Lake counties, as …

Wildfire Reported In Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area

Another wildfire has started in Northern Minnesota. This wildfire was reported on Thursday, May 22nd, around 3 PM near Horse River in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA). Google Maps Google Maps The U.S. Forest Service - Superior National Forest issued a …

Human activity suspected as cause of Minnesota wildfire

How these planes are helping in the fight against northern Minnesota wildfires

By Erin Hassanzadeh Erin Hassanzadeh Reporter/Anchor Erin is a co-host of "The 4" on WCCO and a two-time Emmy Award-winning reporter passionate about experiential storytelling and taking viewers on an adventure - be it inside a bear den, at …

How airplanes are fighting Minnesota wildfires from the sky

Minnesota Wildfire Update: Jenkins Creek Fire appears to be human caused

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. (Valley News Live) - Officials have provided an update on the two largest wildfires still burning in St. Louis County, Minnesota. The biggest fire in the area, The Jenkins Creek Fire, is now burning 16,748 acres as of the morning of …

60 cats rescued from northern Minnesota wildfires

MN wildfires: Crews make progress on Brimson Complex fire containment

FOX 9's Cody Matz shares the latest on the wildfires burning in northern Minnesota, and how close crews are to containing them. BRIMSON, Minn. (FOX 9) - Fire crews have made significant progress in containing the Camp House and Jenkins Creek wildfires …

Fans See Diana Taurasi in Paige Buckers as Camera Catches Dallas Wings Rookie’s Savagery Over Minnesota Lynx Star

Bueckers is no stranger to finding herself in the company of ‘GOATs’ when it comes to breaking records. Maya Moore would attest to that. And Gary Knox, a photojournalist who had compared a 6th-grade Paige to a legend of Diana Taurasi. But this time, the …

State of emergency declared for Minnesota wildfires, and more headlines

Family picks up the pieces after Northland wildfires destroy their home

By Jonah Kaplan Jonah Kaplan Investigative Reporter Jonah Kaplan is an award-winning journalist who has built a strong reputation for his balanced reporting, thoughtful interviews, and deeply researched coverage of high-impact issues affecting the …

Above-Normal 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast Predicts 13 To 19 Named Storms, 6 To 10 Hurricanes

Trusted Leader In Hurricane Protection Solutions Says South Florida Homeowners Should Be Prepared Prior to Season Start June 1 WEST PALM BEACH,, FL, UNITED STATES, May 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Florida continues to recover from last year …

Arkansas Survivors Affected by the April 2-22 Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding Can Apply for Possible FEMA ...

LITTLE ROCK – FEMA is supporting state and local recovery efforts for Arkansas homeowners and renters in 16 counties who sustained damage from the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that occurred April 2-22. Financial assistance is available to eligible …

Oklahoma Survivors Affected by the March Wildfires and Straight-line Winds Can Apply for Possible FEMA Assistance

OKLAHOMA CITY – FEMA is supporting state and local recovery efforts for Oklahoma homeowners and renters in seven counties who sustained damage from the wildfires and straight-line winds that occurred March 14-21. Financial assistance is available to …

South Texas Survivors Affected by the March 26-28 Severe Storms and Flooding Can Apply for Possible FEMA Assistance

AUSTIN – FEMA is supporting state and local recovery efforts for South Texas homeowners and renters in four counties who sustained damage from the severe storms and flooding that occurred March 26-28. Financial assistance is available to eligible …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Nelson County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Nelson County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new …

1 Day Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following February Severe Storms and Flooding

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Homeowners and renters in Breathitt, Clay, Estill, Floyd, Harlan, Johnson, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Simpson and Woodford counties who experienced damage or losses caused by the February severe storms and …

How To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following May Tornadoes in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. – FEMA is supporting recovery efforts for multiple disasters in Kentucky, including a new major disaster that was just declared on May 23, for severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from May 16-17, 2025. How To Apply for FEMA …

Express Restoration Now Offers Professional Equipment Rentals in Edmond, OK

Express Restoration Launches Equipment Rental Services in Edmond, OK EDMOND, OK, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Express Restoration is proud to announce the launch of its professional equipment rental services, now available to …

South Carolina Game Warden named Governor’s State Law Enforcement Officer of the Year

SCDNR’s Lance Corporal Mike Norris becomes the Palmetto State’s Top Cop for 2024 COLUMBIA, SC, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lance Corporal Gene “Mike” Norris III, a law enforcement officer (game warden) with the S.C. …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Missouri

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Missouri to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and wildfires on March 14-15, 2025. The President’ …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Texas

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Texas to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from March 26–28, 2025. The President’s action makes federal funding …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Nebraska

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Nebraska to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm and straight-line winds from March 18-19, 2025. Public Assistance federal …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Missouri

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Missouri to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding from March 30 – April 8, 2025. Public …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Kansas

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Kansas to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm, straight-line winds, flooding and wildfires from March 14-19, 2025. Public …

McDowell County, W.Va., Disaster Recovery Center closed for Memorial Day, permanently closing Thursday, May 29

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The FEMA-West Virginia Disaster Recovery Center in McDowell County will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday and is scheduled to close permanently Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 6 p.m. The McDowell County center offers the last in-person …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Mississippi

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Mississippi to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding from March 14-15, 2025. The President’ …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Daviess County

FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Daviess County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new …

3 Days Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following February Severe Storms and Flooding

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Homeowners and renters in Breathitt, Clay, Estill, Floyd, Harlan, Johnson, Knott, Lee, Leslie,  Letcher, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Simpson and Woodford counties who experienced damage or losses caused by  the February severe storms and …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Hart County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Hart County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new Disaster …

Another Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Jefferson County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A second Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Jefferson County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The …