wildfires

Rochester, MN (KROC AM News ) -The sudden warmup and lack of rain have created an increased danger of wildfires across southern Minnesota.

St Paul, MN (KROC AM News)  - Some members of the Minnesota National Guard will be helping crews in Washington State in the ongoing effort to contain numerous wildfires that have been breaking out in recent weeks.

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Big wildfires threatened the Lake Chelan resort region of central Washington on Monday after driving away tourists, destroying a warehouse filled with nearly 2 million pounds of apples and forcing thousands of residents to flee.

Undated (KROC AM News) -There have been numerous grass and other wildfires breaking out across parts of northern Minnesota in recent days due to the combination of warm, windy and dry weather conditions. And there is no short-term relief. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the entire state of Minnesota and a large part of western Wisconsin through this evening due to co

St. Paul, MN (KROC AM News) - Governor Mark Dayton has activated the Minnesota National Guard to help with firefighting operations in the state.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Summer-like temperatures and gusty winds are increasing the fire danger in southern Minnesota.

Rochester, MN (KROC AM News) -  The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for southwest Minnesota and northwest Iowa.