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Minnesota Wildfires Demand Immediate Action | Minneapolis News
Fifteen wildfires rage across northern Minnesota, fueled by a July lightning storm that sparked over a thousand strikes — now burning more than 70,000 acres and forcing evacuations in Lake and St. Louis counties. With some blazes like the 4,000-acre Camp Fire near Winton and the Canadian-sparked Little Knife Fire still growing, crews are racing to contain them as smoke clears. Residents in the Fernberg corridor and Echo Trail are on “Go” — meaning evacuate now — while others are on “Set” or “Ready.” Officials urge everyone to heed evacuation orders, avoid drones, and keep boats clear for…
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