ST. PAUL, (trfnews.i234.me) – The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued an air quality alert for the entire state due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. Officials advise minimizing outdoor activities and heavy exertion until noon today. While smoke persists in southern Minnesota until midday, the northern region sees improvement. Air quality is expected to gradually enhance… Continue reading Northern Minnesota Air Quality Forecast to Improve Amid Canadian Wildfires
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Northeastern United States Shrouded in Smoke from Canadian Wildfires
MINNESOTA-NORTH DAKOTA (trfnews.i234.me) – As smoke from Canadian wildfires continued to engulf the northeastern United States for a second consecutive day, warnings were issued urging people to stay indoors and keep windows closed. The smoke, originating from numerous wildfires across several Canadian provinces, transformed the air into a yellowish-gray hue. According to the Environmental Protection… Continue reading Northeastern United States Shrouded in Smoke from Canadian Wildfires
Wildfire Outbreak Engulfs Polk County, Minnesota
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Neil Berg here with some breaking news out of Polk County, Minnesota, this Sunday afternoon. We’re facing a major wildfire outbreak, with multiple blazes raging across the region. Location: The primary fire is located east of UID, approximately 12 miles north of Crookston and 3 to 4 miles east. Additionally,… Continue reading Wildfire Outbreak Engulfs Polk County, Minnesota
Red Flag Warning Sparks Multiple Fires Across the Region
MINNESOTA-NORTH DAKOTA (trfnews.i234.me) – Tom Berg here with an urgent update on this Red Flag Warning Saturday afternoon, as firefighters battle blazes across the region. Earlier today, a fire erupted in Crystal, near the Canadian border, engulfing a trailer home deck. Northeast of Warren, near the Luna elevator, firefighters tackled a grass fire. Meanwhile, a… Continue reading Red Flag Warning Sparks Multiple Fires Across the Region
Bemidji Firefighters Battle Dual Wildfires, Structures Devastated
BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Bemidji’s brave firefighters sprang into action on Friday afternoon, responding to not one, but two wildfires wreaking havoc northeast and east of the city. Birchmont Beach Road Blaze: At 1:30 PM, firefighters rushed to Birchmont Beach Road, where they encountered a raging inferno fueled by strong winds. A barn-type structure and… Continue reading Bemidji Firefighters Battle Dual Wildfires, Structures Devastated