Thursday May 16 | Valley News Live
Wildfire Near Menahga 25% Contained
Lighter winds today are expected to help firefighters working to contain a wildfire that has consumed 7,100 acres and destroyed 12 homes near Menahga, Minnesota.
Thursday May 16 | The Brainerd Daily Dispatch
Crosslake firefighters describes Menhaga fire as dark and intense
Wildfires destroying homes, forcing evacuations in N. Minn., N. Wis.
More than 15,000 acres have burned in wildfires in northern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin, with dozens of homes and other structures destroyed.
Red Flag Warning for Northeast Minnesota
A Red Flag warning has been issued for Northeastern Minnesota due to low humidity, strong winds and warm temperatures that could easily start fires.
Wildfire Near Menahga. Photo Courtesy: Brianna P. via Facebook
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Gov. Mark Dayton has signed an emergency order to help the Minnesota Interagency Fire Center fight wildfires in the northern part of the state.
Courtesy: Park Rapids Enterprise
The Hubbard County Sheriff's office has blocked off the area of Highway 71 and County Road 23.