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Fire officials: Bezhik Fire in BWCA 100% contained, four structures lost

May 23, 2021 10:07AM ● By Editor

Firefighters have made significant progress in putting out the Bezhik Fire in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Containment was estimated at 100% as of Sunday morning. From WDIO-TV - May 23, 2021

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Boundary Waters blaze could be sign of busy wildfire season

May 20, 2021 08:12AM ● By Editor

The Superior National Forest has called in extra engines and firefighters to help this spring in anticipation of a busy fire season, including two so-called hotshot crews from Montana and Tennessee. By Dan Kraker of Minnesota public Radio News - May 20, 2021

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Video: Bezhik Fire exits BWCA, affects area near cabins

May 20, 2021 05:35AM ● By Editor

The fire was reported to be at 1,002 acres as of Wednesday evening. It had grown from 10 acres on Monday evening to 950 acres late Tuesday evening. From WDIO-TV - May 20, 2021

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Hovland VFD takes delivery of new fire truck, announces celebration.

May 11, 2021 10:45AM ● By Editor

To celebrate our good fortune, we invite you to stop by the Hovland Fire Hall for an informal outdoor gathering on Saturday and Sunday, May 22nd and 23rd beginning at 11am. From the Hovland Volunteer Fire Department - May 11, 2021

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Northeastern Minnesota counties added to burning restrictions list

May 04, 2021 07:13PM ● By Editor

The risk of wildfire has moved into the northern part of the state, so the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has added Cook and Lake counties to the burn restriction list effective immediately. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - May 4, 2021

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More counties added to spring burn restrictions

Apr 16, 2021 03:20PM ● By Editor

The state will not issue burning permits for brush or yard waste in these counties until the restrictions are lifted. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - April 16, 2021

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Spring burning restrictions begin in Minnesota

Mar 23, 2021 02:31PM ● By Editor

McCoy encourages residents to use alternatives to burning, such as composting, chipping, or taking brush to a collection site. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - March 23, 2021

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Video: Duluth Fire Department: "As you reset clocks, check smoke detectors"

Mar 14, 2021 06:22AM ● By Editor

From WDIO-TV - March 13, 2021

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Perform burn-free brush cleanup to prevent spring wildfires

Mar 08, 2021 01:22PM ● By Editor

Below-average snowfall this winter came on the heels of an abnormally dry fall in 2020. What little snow there is will quickly melt away, revealing very dry grasses – fuel favorable for wildfire ignition and spread. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - March 8, 2021

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Video: Fire Department uses "National Burn Awareness Week" to educate public

Feb 08, 2021 06:25AM ● By Editor

This is a window of opportunity for burn care organizations, burn survivor groups and public safety professionals to increase awareness about burns. From WDIO-TV - February 7, 2021

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