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"Massive Wildfire Engulfs Northern Waseca, Prompting Statewide Response"

A wildfire north of Waseca, Minnesota, has grown to over 500 acres and remains uncontained, prompting evacuations and the deployment of multiple fire departments, aerial planes, and a helicopter. The fire, fueled by warm weather, gusty winds, and low humidity, is indicative of an earlier than usual spring fire season due to the lack of snow cover this winter. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency warned of potential impacts on air quality along the Interstate 35 corridor before a cold front pushes the smoke southeast.

via MPR News|

#air-quality #fire-season #minnesota

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"Waseca Wildfire Grows to 500+ Acres Amid Red Flag Warning"

A wildfire is burning north of Waseca, Minnesota, prompting the evacuation of six to eight homes and posing a challenge to containment due to strong winds. The fire, centered near Snake Trail, has led to smaller structure damage, and the smoke could impact air quality along the Interstate 35 corridor. The area is under a red flag warning, with ideal conditions for spreading fires, and the National Interstate Fire Center has warned of an increased risk for wildfires in Minnesota and northern Wisconsin this spring.

via CBS News|

#air-quality #evacuation #minnesota

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"Waseca Area Faces Intense Wildfire Threat"

A large wildfire north of Waseca, Minnesota has prompted evacuations of "a few" homes near Snake Trail, with the fire spreading to a peat grass bog in the area of 383rd Ave. Dry conditions, warm temperatures, and high wind speeds have created ideal fire weather conditions, leading to the rapid spread of the fire. Multiple fire departments are working to extinguish the flames, and residents are advised to avoid the area.

via KEYC|

#fireweather #firewx #mnwx