West North Central U.S. Wildfires Newswire

Three wildfires grow north of Duluth, destroying homes, as Gov. Walz calls for National Guard help

DULUTH – Three wildfires fueled by hot and dry conditions and high winds about an hour north of Duluth remained out of control Monday, with at least three homes destroyed.The Camp House fire near Brimson, Minn., was detected Sunday shortly after 1 p.m., …

Greater Nebraska Faces Fire Risk Early, Storms and Cooldown Later This Week

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - As we move through the week, Greater Nebraska will experience a variety of weather conditions, from sunny and breezy days to the possibility of showers and thunderstorms later in the week. Expect warm temperatures at the start …

Gov. Walz authorizes Minnesota National Guard to help with Camp House fire

Gov. Tim Walz has authorized the Minnesota National Guard to provide emergency assistance to help fight the Camp House wildfire. His executive order directs the National Guard to assist the Minnesota Interagency Fire Center with fire suppression efforts. …

Wildfires spark air quality alert in Northland

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air quality alert for northeast Minnesota due to wildfire smoke. The alert took effect on Monday at 5 p.m. and will stay in effect through 3 p.m. on Tuesday. Hibbing and Ely are expected to be …

Justin Liles: Any wildfire relief coming?

More heat and gusty winds High temperatures, low humidity, and gusty winds are in prime condition for the start of the wildfires. We are seeing several wildfires that have popped up around the region today. An Extreme Fire Weather warning is in effect for …

Gov. Walz authorizes Minnesota National Guard to help fight Camp House wildfire in northern Minnesota

(ABC 6 News) — On Monday, Governor Tim Walz authorized the Minnesota National Guard to provide emergency assistance to help fight the Camp House wildfire in northern Minnesota. “Wildfires in northern Minnesota have forced families to evacuate and caused …

Air Quality Alert Due To Wildfires In Northeast Minnesota

Air quality alert issued due to wildfire smoke for Monday, May 12, through Tuesday, May 13, for northeast Minnesota   DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air quality alert for northeast Minnesota due to the wildfires …

Wildfire burns wild lands southeast of Granite Falls, Minnesota, on Sunday

GRANITE FALLS — Dozens of firefighters from eight volunteer departments — along with law enforcement and multiple other entities — worked to protect structures and confine a wildfire in the Minnesota River Valley southeast of Granite Falls on Sunday …

Third wildfire prompts evacuations in St. Louis County

CANYON — A fire burning along both sides of Munger Shaw Road on Monday afternoon has forced nearby residents to evacuate, making it the third large wildfire burning in St. Louis County as dry and windy conditions fuel fires across the region. Gary Meader …

Crews now fighting 3 wildfires north of Duluth in St. Louis County

BRIMSON, Minn. — Low humidity and high winds caused a wildfire burning near Brimson to jump in size Monday. Meanwhile, two new, separate wildfires ignited in St. Louis County and Gov. Tim Walz authorized the National Guard to help in the fight. The Camp …

Fireworks sales to be allowed year-round from permanent Kansas retailers, seasonal retailer sales extended

photo by: Elvyn Jones/Journal-World File Photo Fireworks fill the sky above Baldwin City in this file photo from July 4, 2013. Access to fireworks in Kansas just got a lot easier with the legislature approving a measure providing for year-round sales …

Gov. Walz calls MN National Guard to assist with wildfire

Walz authorized the guard with an executive order to help the Minnesota Interagency Fire Center with the Camp House wildfire just north of Brimson, Minnesota. BRIMSON, Minn — Gov. Tim Walz is calling the Minnesota National Guard to assist as a massive …

How to prepare to evacuate a wildfire

There are things people can do well before a fire to prepare if one breaks out nearby. BRIMSON, Minn — Wildfires are raging in northern Minnesota, where people in some areas are preparing to evacuate if they haven't already.  Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is …

Governor Walz deploys National Guard to help fight Northland wildfires

ST. PAUL, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Governor Tim Walz authorized the Minnesota National Guard to provide emergency assistance to help fight the Camp House wildfire in northern Minnesota. Monday, Gov. Walz dispatched the National Guard to help fight the …

UPDATE: Wildfire Air Quality Alert for north Minnesota extended

6 P.M. TUESDAY UPDATE: The air quality alert for northern Minnesota has now been extended through Wednesday. Some of the health risks that come along with this poor air quality include itchy eyes, running noses and wheezing and coughing spurts. Urgent Care …

Minnesota wildfires force campground manager to evacuate property

3 wildfires burning in northeastern Minnesota

Crews in northeastern Minnesota are battling at least three wildfires on Monday, two of which have grown to hundreds of acres in size. Gov. Tim Walz has activated the National Guard to help efforts in stopping one of the fires.

Governor Authorizes MN National Guard to Help Fight Wildfire

ST. PAUL (WJON News) -- Governor Tim Walz authorized the Minnesota National Guard to provide emergency assistance to help fight the Camp House wildfire in northern Minnesota. The executive order directs the National Guard to assist the Minnesota …

Extreme heat will make it feel more like August than May for Texas

Posted/updated on: May 14, 2025 at 4:40 am HOUSTON (AP) — Sweltering heat more commonly seen in the throes of summer than in the spring was making an unwelcome visit this week to a large portion of the U.S. – from the Dakotas to Texas and other parts …

NxGenComm Demonstrates Advanced 5G Network Relay Capabilities at Project Convergence Capstone 2025

Advanced 5G Relay Demonstrated MORRISVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NxGenComm (NXG) today announced the successful demonstration of its enhanced M5NS Joint Communications Platform at Project Convergence Capstone …

Fredericksburg Texas Wild Fires May 13th 2025

Another brush fire has swept through the Hill Country, reigniting urgent conversations around land clearing, fire abatement, and emergency response. SAN ANTONIO , TX, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Another brush fire has …

World Happiness Foundation Response to 'A Call for Peace: The End of Wars and Respect for International Law'

By Luis Miguel Gallardo – Founder & President of the World Happiness Foundation NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Introduction and Context The World Happiness Foundation warmly commends the High …

With Insurance Premiums Climbing, Texans Look Beyond Legislation for Home Protection

FORT WORTH, TX, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Earlier this month, Texas lawmakers took initial steps to protect their constituents against soaring insurance premiums. In the Senate, Bill 1643 (SB 1643), which would provide greater …

Dry Out USA Marks 15 Years of Water Damage Restoration Excellence Across United States

COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dry Out USA, Inc., a leader in water damage mitigation services, celebrates over 15 years of providing comprehensive restoration solutions throughout the continental United States. …

How Local Market Trends Are Shaping Home Remodeling Decisions

With real estate inventory tightening, homeowners wonder which upgrades offer the best return on investment. A seasoned Montrose realtor provides her insights. MONTROSE, CO, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With real estate …

Mingo County, W.Va., Disaster Recovery Center closing permanently Thursday, May 15th

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The FEMA-West Virginia Disaster Recovery Center in Mingo County is closing permanently Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 6 p.m. The center is located at:  Mingo County Disaster Recovery Center Williamson Campus 1601 Armory Drive Williamson, WV …

FEMA to Host Housing Resource Fair May 16- 17 in Valdosta

FEMA is hosting a Housing Resource Fair from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday May 16 and Saturday May 17, in Valdosta at the following location: Lowndes County Civic Center Building 2108 E. Hill Ave- Bldg. D  Valdosta, GA 31601 The Housing Resource Fair will bring …

Hospitals Adopt Voir Bougie® to Enhance Airway Management Safety

Hospitals Adopt Voir Bougie® to Enhance Airway Management Safety SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Two of Sydney’s leading hospitals — Nepean Hospital and Concord Hospital — have officially adopted the Voir Bougie®, a …

Our Blood Institute Appoints Dr. Jesse McCool as New Chief Operating Officer

Our Blood Institute, the primary provider for more than 5 million residents across Oklahoma, Texas and Arkansas, has appointed Dr. Jesse McCool as COO. OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Our Blood Institute, the nation’ …

Aquamaster Drain, Plumbing & Waterproofing Inc. Wins the 2025 Award for The Best Waterproofing in Barrie, Ontario

BARRIE, ONTARIO, CANADA, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 2025 Quality Business Award for The Best Waterproofing in Barrie, Ontario has been awarded to Aquamaster Drain, Plumbing & Waterproofing Inc. This recognition honours Aquamaster …

Valuation Expert Eric Schneider to Speak at IRWA's 2025 Education Conference in Virginia Beach

SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Schneider Valuation Consultants, Inc. is pleased to announce that founder Eric Schneider, a nationally recognized appraisal expert in right-of-way and eminent domain matters, will …

OPIC Technologies, Inc. Deploys Spatial Livestream Technology to Support Search and Rescue Operations

OPIC’s Spatial Livestream tech enables real-time 3D video from the field, helping teams coordinate more effectively during search and rescue missions. ORLANDO , FL, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- OPIC Technologies, Inc., the …

Less Than 2 Weeks 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 …

Bolivian government, ALLATRA and Creative Society seminar on civil defense and national security in natural disasters

LA PAZ, BOLIVIA, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ALLATRA International Public Movement and the Creative Society project, in collaboration with Bolivia’s Vice Ministry of Civil Defense, successfully concluded a four-day seminar titled “Civil …

Ukrainian Request Update for 50 Nexus 16 Units

CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE TECHNOLOGIES (CSE:CTTT) VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NEWS RELEASE CSE: CTTT | OTCQB: CITLF | FRA: X9V CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE TECHNOLOGIES LTD. PROVIDES UPDATE ON UKRAINIAN …

Open Hearts Foundation Awards $30,000 in Wildfire Relief Grants

Supporting Displaced Families and Chronically Ill Patients in Los Angeles LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to the devastating wildfires impacting Los Angeles County, Open Hearts Foundation awarded $30 …

Addressing the Rise of Mold Biotoxin Illnesses Amid Extreme Weather: A Metabolic Approach to Healing

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), a debilitating condition often triggered by mold exposure, affects millions of Americans—many of whom remain undiagnosed. With …

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA) CONFERENCE & EXPO WILL RETURN TO MANDALAY BAY CONVENTION CENTER, JUNE 16-18

The premier event for fire & life safety professionals to address today’s leading issues, challenges and trends LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Fire Protection® (NFPA®) annual Conference & Expo …

FEMA May Assist With Disaster Affected Wells and Septic Systems in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky homeowners in disaster-declared counties whose wells or septic systems were damaged by the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides may be eligible for financial help from FEMA. Septic systems …