Hot, Dry Weather Challenges Wildfire Suppression Efforts in Northeastern Minnesota

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 to test suppression efforts through Monday.

Hot, dry weather testing Minnesota wildfire suppression efforts

Major wildfires that have ripped through northeastern Minnesota are largely contained. But the warm weather comes with a high fire risk.

Warm summer in forecast amid drought, wildfire risks: Weather Network

'We need to be extra vigilant ... and really hope that we don't get those fires started because conditions will be more conducive to fire spreading if they do start,' says official

Prairie wildfire threat remains high as heat peaks and storms roll in - The Weather Network

The wildfire risk intensifies across the Prairies this weekend as hot, dry weather conditions shift.