Crime & Safety
Dry Winter Fueling Early And Active Wildfire Season Across Minnesota
Although spring flooding doesn't appear to be a concern this year, our warm, dry winter has fueled another problem.
March 11, 2024
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Although spring flooding doesn't appear to be a concern this year, our warm, dry winter has fueled another problem.
Find out what's happening in Across Minnesotafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
From last week's grass fire in Waseca County that burned through nearly 2,000 acres and injured three people in southern Minnesota to a grassland fire that burned through 10 acres Sunday in St. Louis County, the DNR says fire danger is high for most of the state right now.
The DNR says 90% of wildfires in Minnesota are caused by people and they encourage everyone to use caution this spring while spending time outdoors.
Find out what's happening in Across Minnesotafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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