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Fires Merge Threatening Boundary Waters | Minneapolis News
Two major fires in northern Minnesota are poised to merge, potentially creating a massive blaze as 21 active fires burn across the region. With remote locations and stretched resources, firefighters are struggling to respond — pulling crews from as far as Arizona and New Mexico, who can take days to arrive. The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is now closing at midnight Tuesday, with all permits canceled through July 17th, as safety remains the top priority. With national firefighting resources already maxed out, emergency operations like search and rescue could be compromised — making…
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