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When a Wildfire Threatens, Follow these Safety Steps

Aug 02, 2022 07:22AM ● By Editor

People cause 85% of wildfires by burning debris, using equipment improperly, discarding cigarettes carelessly, leaving campfires unattended or intentionally setting a fire. From the American Red Cross - August 1, 2022

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It's been a quiet forest fire season in northwestern Ontario — so far — after record-breaking year

Jul 18, 2022 10:10AM ● By Laura Durenberger

There have been just over 120 forest fires in Ontario this year, 30 in northwest - CBC News - July 18, 2022

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What to Pack in Your Emergency Bag — With COVID-19 in Mind

Jul 14, 2022 07:35AM ● By Editor

With the BA.5 variant being the most dominant strain of COVID-19 in the country, more people appear to be contracting the virus multiple times as the variant appears to evade immune responses, even in those who have been fully vaccinated with a booster shot. By Audrey Garces and Erika Aguilar from KQED • July 13, 2022

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Learn the components of Minnesota wildfire environments

Jul 07, 2022 01:29PM ● By Editor

Wildfire activity increases in late July and August, when the vegetation has begun to dry out and "cure." This is the time of year when Minnesota receives frequent thunder and lightning storms and windy conditions. The combination of lightning storms, high temperatures, high winds, and dry fuels creates prime conditions for wildfires. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources • July 5, 2022

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July is the peak month for grill fires, learn grilling safety tips

Jul 06, 2022 01:01PM ● By Editor

Seven out of every 10 adults in the U.S. have a grill or smoker, which translates to a lot of tasty meals. But it also means there’s an increased risk of home fires. From the National Fire Protection Association • July 6, 2022

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CBO Report assesses wildfire costs and effects

Jul 03, 2022 08:11AM ● By Editor

Average annual federal spending on fire suppression totaled $2.5 billion (in 2020 dollars) between 2016 and 2020. By Homeland Security Today • July 2, 2022

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As the state’s climate gets warmer and wetter, what to expect from wildfire season in Minnesota

Jun 16, 2022 06:53AM ● By Editor

Though most often caused by people, wildfires are driven by hard-to-predict factors that connect ecology, meteorology, geography and climate change. By Lev Gringauz from Minn Post • June 7, 2022

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Are smoky summers the new normal?

Jun 09, 2022 02:10PM ● By Editor

The recent trend in wildfire smoke events really took off in 2021. Out of all the alerts since 2015, 26 were issued last year, with 23 due to wildfire smoke in July and August. From the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency • June 9, 2022

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As wildfire season approaches, new studies show air pollution linked to severe health outcomes

Jun 05, 2022 11:54AM ● By Editor

A new study links chronic air pollution to ICU admissions from COVID-19 in Ontario. By Peggy Lam · CBC News · Thunder Bay - June 5, 2022

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Is your house at risk of a wildfire? This online tool could tell you

May 19, 2022 06:38AM ● By Editor

The ratings tool shows the wildfire risk for properties across the lower 48 states, and shows how that risk will change as the climate gets hotter. By Lauren Sommer from Minnesota Public Radio News • May 16, 2022

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