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Northeastern Minnesota Wildfires Escalate | Duluth News
Northeastern Minnesota is in crisis as wildfires rage across 55,000 acres, with 17 active blazes mostly in St. Louis County and some in the Boundary Waters—sparked by a dry lightning storm and fueled by extreme heat. Governor Walz extended state aid for 30 more days as evacuations ramp up and safety warnings go out. No injuries or deaths have been reported so far, but rescue teams—including Canadian aid—have worked through the night to pull stranded campers, including YMCA groups, to safety. Over 150 firefighters and aircraft are battling the flames, with containment still uncertain as dry…
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